SpaceX
SpaceX designs, builds, and launches Falcon, Starship, and Starlink. Hiring across Hawthorne CA, Bastrop TX, Boca Chica TX, Cape Canaveral FL, and Woodinville WA.
About SpaceX
SpaceX is the aerospace company building Falcon and Starship rockets, the Dragon spacecraft, and the Starlink satellite internet constellation. The company operates manufacturing, test, and launch facilities across the United States and is one of the largest hardware engineering employers in tech.
Open roles span propulsion, avionics, structures, software, manufacturing, supply chain, test, launch operations, and Starlink ground systems. SpaceX hires in Hawthorne (CA, headquarters), Bastrop and Brownsville/Boca Chica (TX, Starlink and Starship), Cape Canaveral (FL, launch), McGregor (TX, engine test), Woodinville (WA, Starlink production), and additional sites. Most roles are in-person at one of these facilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does SpaceX hire in Bastrop, Texas?
Yes - SpaceX operates a major Starlink manufacturing and engineering facility in Bastrop, Texas. The Bastrop site hires manufacturing engineers, technicians, RF and antenna engineers, supply chain, and operations roles. Open Bastrop positions are listed above when available.
Does SpaceX hire in Woodinville, Washington?
Yes - SpaceX has a Starlink production facility in Redmond/Woodinville, Washington focused on satellite manufacturing and ground station hardware. Roles include manufacturing engineering, test engineering, electrical, and operations. Open Washington positions are listed above when available.
Where is SpaceX headquartered?
SpaceX is headquartered in Hawthorne, California, where Falcon and Dragon are designed and built. Other major sites include Boca Chica/Brownsville TX (Starbase, Starship), Bastrop TX (Starlink), McGregor TX (engine testing), Cape Canaveral FL (launch), and Vandenberg CA (launch).
What does SpaceX pay?
SpaceX salaries vary widely by role and site. Software, avionics, and senior hardware engineers in Hawthorne typically earn USD 150k-300k+ base plus equity. Manufacturing engineering and technician roles at Bastrop, Boca Chica, and Woodinville range from USD 70k to USD 180k depending on seniority. Specific ranges are listed on each open role.
Does SpaceX hire welders and machinists?
Yes - SpaceX hires structural, TIG, and combo welders along with CNC machinists, mill operators, and toolmakers across its Hawthorne CA, Bastrop TX, Boca Chica/Starbase TX, McGregor TX, and Woodinville WA facilities. Welder and machinist roles are critical for Falcon, Starship, Raptor engines, and Starlink manufacturing. Open trade and manufacturing positions are listed above when available.
How do I apply to SpaceX jobs?
Browse the open SpaceX positions on this page and click any role to apply directly through SpaceX's official careers portal. SpaceX typically runs a recruiter screen followed by technical and behavioral interviews. Most roles require US persons status (citizen, green card, or asylee/refugee) under ITAR. New openings are posted daily.
What engineering roles does SpaceX hire?
SpaceX hires across propulsion, avionics, GNC, structures, materials, manufacturing engineering, test, software (flight, ground, Starlink), production, supply chain, and IT. The largest hiring volume is in manufacturing engineering and production at Hawthorne, Bastrop, Starbase, and Woodinville.