Skip to main content

SpaceX

TIG Welder (Starship)

Hawthorne, California, United States

Location
Hawthorne, California, United States
Work
Not stated
Employment
Full-time
Level
Not stated
Function
Trades & logistics
Pay
$23.00 – $27.00 an hour (read from the ad)
Posted
5 months ago

About the role

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.

TIG WELDER (STARSHIP)

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Weld, assemble, and fabricate various fluid systems and various sub-assembly components
  • Use precision calibrated tools – torque wrenches, micrometers and calipers
  • Perform work according to procedures, specifications and test instructions
  • Read and interpret technical drawings, and follow detailed work instructions
  • Use various mechanical tools without instruction
  • Perform other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment
  • Operate forklifts, cranes and heavy equipment
  • Perform blending, filing and shearing of sheet metal piece parts

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate
  • 1+ years of experience with TIG welding OR certificate of completion for welding from an accredited program

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

  • 5+ years of experience in welding with one or more of the following materials: stainless steel, carbon steel, Inconel, aluminum or titanium
  • Experience with aerospace TIG welding
  • Highly proficient in tube (small and large diameter up to 6”) cutting grinding and fabrication
  • Proficient in blue print reading and lay out
  • Knowledge and experience completing welds that pass visual before being X-rayed or dye penned
  • AWS D17.1 and D1.2 certification
  • Experience with overhead cranes and forklifts

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be willing to work all shifts, overtime, and/or weekends as needed. 1st shift (4:00 AM - 2:30 PM)
  • Able to lift a min. of 25 lbs. unassisted
  • Able to stand for extended periods – 8 hours min
  • Able to stoop, bend, crawl, and maneuver in tight spaces

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Pay range:

TIG Welder/Level 1: $23.00 - $27.00/hour

TIG Welder/Level 2: $26.00 - $32.50/hour

TIG Welder/Level 3: $31.00 - $38.00/hour

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS

  • To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com.

Source

Posted by SpaceX on their own hiring page, boards.greenhouse.io. OptiTalent shows it as published, read 07 Nov 2026 04:03 UTC; the original is the reference.

View the original ad ↗

More at SpaceX

  • SpaceX · Starbase, Texas, United States

    Full-timeEntry levelLegal & compliance

    Support the design, installation, and commissioning of power project infrastructure, including generation, interconnection, substations, renewables and related electrical systems; Work closely with engineering, facilities, and project teams to align power project scope with…

  • Events Lead

    2 days ago

    SpaceX · Hawthorne, California, United States

    Full-timeLead / staff$100K – $135K a year

    Plan and execute launch events, special events, internal events, and customer experiences from start to finish, including sourcing and managing event vendors such as venue, transportation, catering, A/V, and entertainment.; Negotiate and execute conference sponsorship…

  • SpaceX · Long Beach, California, United States

    Full-timeMid level$33.00 – $39.00 an hourOperations

    Contribute to a team of quality inspectors/engineers charged with dramatically improving the quality and efficiency of vehicle maintenance and launch/recovery operations; Develop, prioritize, and manage Quality improvement projects that maximize impact to the company; Mentor…

  • SpaceX · Hawthorne, California, United States

    Full-time$34.00 – $40.00 an hourData & AI

    Monitor and resolve networking, compute and rack power distribution infrastructure incidents in multiple data centers; Manage complete lifecycle for data center hardware including selection, deployment, operation, maintenance and decommission; Physically rack and cable data…