Join SpaceX as a Machining Technician to support precision manufacturing and work with cutting-edge technologies.
Posted by employer 1 month ago
First seen on Joblaze 1 month ago
Last verified on the company career page 1 day ago
Skills & Technologies
Requirements
- Experience
- 1+ years
- Education
- High school
- Visa
- Sponsorship available
Not disclosed in this posting: work arrangement.
Benefits
Joblaze summary
In the role of Machining Technician at SpaceX, the individual will engage in essential support tasks such as cleaning, testing, and inspecting precision parts to ensure high-quality production standards. Proficiency with precision tools and metrology equipment is crucial, as the position demands attention to detail in handling micron-level tolerance components. This entry-level role is ideal for candidates with some experience in precision manufacturing or related fields, looking to grow within a cutting-edge aerospace environment. The team is focused on pushing the limits of manufacturing capabilities, contributing to SpaceX's ambitious goals.
Joblaze insights
- Listed about a month ago — first seen on Joblaze August 14, 2026. Last confirmed on SpaceX's careers page October 7, 2026.
- CMM appears in 0.7% of 460 comparable junior other roles in United States; precision tools appears in 0.4% of 460 comparable junior other roles in United States.
Quick facts
- What's the salary range?
- SpaceX lists $22–$37 for this role.
- How much experience is required?
- At least 1 year of relevant experience for this Machining Technician (Starlink) - Entry Level role.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: CMM, data entry, optical microscopes, precision tools, work tracking systems.
- Does SpaceX sponsor work visas for this role?
- Yes — the posting indicates visa sponsorship is available for the right candidate.
- What seniority level is this role?
- SpaceX targets junior candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Machining Technician (Starlink) - Entry Level role at SpaceX.
From the original 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.
MACHINING TECHNICIAN (STARLINK)
As a Machining Technician on the Ultra Precision Machining team, you will support the manufacturing, development, and continuous improvement of key technologies consisting of micron and sub-micron-level tolerance parts and assemblies at production volumes. This role focuses on non-machine-operating activities such as cleaning, testing, assembly, metrology, inspection, and related support tasks. This is a unique and challenging opportunity to use world-class equipment, learn precision manufacturing techniques, and work with some of the best and brightest in their fields. The scope of this team is to produce parts that other companies cannot and to continue pushing the boundaries of what is possible to manufacture.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Follow defined work instructions, process controls, and maintain a safe work environment
- Maintain maximum work center uptime by identifying and reporting off-nominal issues (e.g., alarms, out-of-tolerance conditions) and actively maintaining best practices
- Perform cleaning, testing, assembly, inspection, and related support tasks on precision parts and assemblies
- Use metrology equipment including CMMs, optical microscopes, and other precision instruments
- Perform data entry, work tracking, and effective communication with team members and leadership
- Actively seek out and provide feedback on process improvements and efficiency opportunities to engineering/leadership
- Keep a clean and safe work environment following company guidelines
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- 1+ years of professional work experience using precision tools (torque tools, precision metrology instruments, precision testing equipment)
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Experience working under a quality system with defined requirements
- Experience with micron or sub-micron tolerance parts and how to handle/inspect them
- Experience in an electro-mechanical manufacturing company, a precision manufacturing company, or high-volume manufacturing company
- Experience operating CMM or other metrology equipment
- Experience with data entry and work tracking systems
- Exposure to precision machining or diamond turning environments
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be willing to work 1st or 2nd shift hours, overtime, and weekends as needed. Estimated shift times: 1st shift (6:00AM – 4:30PM), 2nd shift (4:00PM to 2:30AM )
- Must be available to work 10-hour shifts
- Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted
- Ability to stand for extended periods — 8 hours min
- Ability to stoop, bend, crawl, and maneuver in tight spaces
- Ability to work in an environment with repetitive movement, bending or twisting, using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls, exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Pay Range:
Level 1: $22.00 - $26.50
Level 2: $25.50 - $31.00
Level 3: $29.50 - $37.00
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
Standard company text repeated across SpaceX's postings is omitted here.