Lead Welder (Starship Launch Hardware) - Multiple Shifts is open at SpaceX in Cape Canaveral, FL. The posting gives no salary; similar roles in the United States advertise a median of $235K. Posted on Aug 29, 2026, and still on SpaceX’s careers page when we last checked, on Nov 14, 2026.
About the role
Lead a team of welders during build and repair operations for launch, recovery, and post-launch refurbishment Lay out, fit, and fabricate metal components to assemble structures, launch component supports, and pressure vessels Lead contract welders when job size and schedule require increased team sizes; train and monitor the work quality of contractors Orient new team members and assign/reassign tasks; assist in…
The opening lines of the posting. The rest is on SpaceX’s careers page.
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