Pipe Welder, Stage 0 Ground Fabriciation (Starship) - Night Shift is open at SpaceX in Starbase, TX. The posting gives no salary; similar roles in the United States advertise a median of $120K. Posted on Sep 22, 2026, and still on SpaceX’s careers page when we last checked, on Nov 14, 2026.
About the role
Fit and weld complex stainless steel piping systems using various welding processes (manual and semi-automatic) for launch and test sites Under the supervision of a lead welder, analyze engineering drawings and specifications to plan welding operations where procedural information is unavailable Ability to visually inspect per American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) B31.3 (normal and high-pressure service)…
The opening lines of the posting. The rest is on SpaceX’s careers page.
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