Mechanical Engineer (Gas/Steam Turbines) is open at SpaceX in Starbase, TX. The posting gives no salary; similar roles in the United States advertise a median of $194K. Posted on Jul 7, 2026, and still on SpaceX’s careers page when we last checked, on Nov 14, 2026.
About the role
Develop technical specifications for gas turbines, steam turbines, HRSGs, and associated auxiliaries (lube oil systems, gas fuel skids, SCR/CO catalyst systems) Lead technical evaluation of OEM proposals (GE, Siemens Energy, Mitsubishi Power, Doosan) and drive equipment selection recommendations Own mechanical interface management between major equipment packages — turbine, generator, HRSG, steam turbine, condenser…
The opening lines of the posting. The rest is on SpaceX’s careers page.
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