Structures Technician (Machining) 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 Jul 13, 2026, and still on SpaceX’s careers page when we last checked, on Nov 14, 2026.
About the role
Modify, repair, assemble, and install rocket and spacecraft components and subcomponents Use tooling holes, pilot holes, or by hand (as required), per drawing or tooling instructions Align parts and secure in place using clecos or tooling/hand clamps Install fasteners in correct sequence per drawing, using correct tools (e.g., rivet gun and bucking bar, drill motor, power screwdriver, C-squeeze, ratchet wrench, nut…
The opening lines of the posting. The rest is on SpaceX’s careers page.
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