Orbital Tube Welder (Falcon) is open at SpaceX in Hawthorne, CA. The posting gives no salary; similar roles in the United States advertise a median of $120K. Posted on Apr 21, 2026, and still on SpaceX’s careers page when we last checked, on Nov 14, 2026.
About the role
Follow established procedures to setup and operate the orbital welding system Work from blueprints and approved drawings Cut and prepare all tubing and fittings used in the welding operation Perform setup of the welding system Assemble and calibrate liquid controllers and systems as required Inspect all completed assemblies using the borescope inspection system Maintain an adequate supply of spare parts for the…
The opening lines of the posting. The rest is on SpaceX’s careers page.
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