Join the crewMy track
ExperiencedSpace

Mechanical Technician

SpaceX · Starbase, TX

Posted Nov 9, 2026

Est. total comp~$110K–$157K

Apply on SpaceX's site ↗

From the posting

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

MECHANICAL TECHNICIAN

Building on the rapid advancement of the Starship program, we are moving into a new phase of facility and infrastructure growth. As the Starship launch cadence ramps up we are in need of multiple new facilities to support new vehicle builds and reflight refurbishment across various sites. We are currently seeking technicians to support the rapid development and build of Starship's next generation vertical integration facilities. It is these facilities that will ultimately enable the path to the Moon, Mars and beyond.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Frame fences, stairs, decks, walls, floors, sheds, concrete forms, and other structures

Construct and support various MEP projects

Use equipment to perform earthwork, demo, clearing and cleaning

Use hand and measurement tools and manual equipment (saws, squares, shovels, etc.)

Support various landscaping projects

Layout, installation, repair, finishing, maintaining various structures, fixtures and buildings

Basic concrete work and repair on sidewalks, curbs, driveways, and patios

Operate forklifts, boom lifts, and other heavy equipment

Adhere to proper safety guidelines at all times …

Excerpt from SpaceX's public job board. Read the full posting.

Job inventory

Required 8 items

  • 2y

Education: High school diploma or equivalent (or 2+ years of related experience)

Experience: 2+ years of experience in residential/commercial/civil construction

Skills and tools: Schematics, Blueprints, Outlook, Forklift, Welding

Clearance and work authorization: US person (ITAR)

Preferred 2 items

Skills and tools: HVAC, Mathematics

Also in the posting: Extended hours, weekends and holidays; Extreme outdoor environments; Lift up to 50lbs; Valid driver’s license

Sign in to see how you match against your Personnel File.

About this listing. Pulled automatically from SpaceX's public job board and refreshed daily; closed roles are removed. Mars Mining Co. is not the employer, does not take applications and does not screen candidates. Field and level labels come from the job title and can be wrong.

More at SpaceX

All SpaceX roles on our board →

New to the field? Use the roadmap or read the break-in guides.

Get new openings in the Friday briefing

Opportunities first: new internships, fellowships with deadlines and entry-level roles in AI, robotics, aerospace and space.

Free. Unsubscribe anytime. Delivered by Buttondown. Read past issues.

About the pay figures (~): These are estimates. Yearly figures are estimated total comp ranges: the employer's posted pay range, or, with no posted pay, the median to 90th-percentile BLS wage for similar jobs, plus typical benefits and bonus, without stock. Hourly figures for internships and contract roles are posted rates or BLS hourly wage ranges. Figures outside the U.S. and for loosely matched titles are rough ballparks. How we estimate