Joblaze summary

The Supervisor of Welding for SpaceX's Starship program oversees daily welding operations, ensuring quality and adherence to safety standards while mentoring junior welders. This role requires extensive experience in various welding techniques, including GTAW and FCAW, along with leadership skills to manage a team effectively. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in welding and team management, particularly those with experience in high-stakes environments. The position is critical to supporting SpaceX's ambitious goals in aerospace manufacturing.

Joblaze insights

Listed about a month ago — first seen on Joblaze September 18, 2026. Last confirmed on SpaceX's careers page November 10, 2026.

Quick facts

Is the Supervisor, Welding (Starship) - Night Shift role remote?: No — this is an on-site role in Cape Canaveral, FL.
How much experience is required?: At least 5 years of relevant experience for this Supervisor, Welding (Starship) - Night Shift role.
Where is the role based?: SpaceX is hiring for this position in Cape Canaveral, FL.
What seniority level is this role?: SpaceX targets lead candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?: Full-time for this Supervisor, Welding (Starship) - Night Shift 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.

SUPERVISOR, WELDING (STARSHIP) - NIGHT SHIFT

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develop and evaluate welding procedures
Assist with the tooling and fixturing designs required for weld operation
Select base material and welding material
Control production weld quality
Utilize welding codes and standards
Provide personnel management and supervision, including mentorship of junior welders
Enforce site and personnel safety
Review and edit documentation, including work reports and record keeping
Supervise and provide daily support to the launch projects welding team
Assess candidates and provide recommendations in the hiring process
Responsible for planning and scheduling work, assigning work, and assessing completed work
Monitor and approve employee time keeping records
Communicate how successful performance will be measured and provide collaborative direction to team members; recommend performance standards and ratings

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalency certificate
5+ years of professional experience with one or more of the following: gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), flux-cored arc welding (FCAW), TIG, or gas metal arc welding (GMAW)
2+ years of experience in leading a team or a project

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Experience managing more than 10 employees
Ability to interpret drawings and weld symbols per AWS A2.4
Knowledge of AWS D1.1, D1.6, and D1.2
Aluminum gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) and gas metal arc welding (GMAW) experience
Technical trade school certificate
Capable of cutting, polishing, and etching weld test samples
Experience with Inconel welding and fabrication

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to pass Space Force background check for Cape Canaveral
Ability to support on a dedicated night shift (anticipated hours are 3:00pm - 1:30am)
Ability to lift 25 lbs. unassisted
Lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position
Ability to work at elevated heights (up to 300 feet), including the use of ladders
Willing to operate heavy machinery
Ability to work in confined spaces
Typically exposed to work in extreme outdoor environments – heat, cold, rain, ice
Work performed in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

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Supervisor, Welding (Starship) - Night Shift

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