Launch Pad Technician (Starship)

SpaceX(6 days ago)

Starbase, TXOnsiteFull TimeJunior$82,778 - $110,009 (estimated)Launch Operations

About this role

A Launch Pad Technician (Starship) at SpaceX supports launch pad readiness and reliability for Starship missions. The role focuses on maintaining and preparing pad infrastructure and systems to enable safe, successful launches. The technician works on-site at launch facilities and collaborates with engineers and other technicians to meet operational and safety requirements.

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Required Skills

Fluid Systems
Mechanical Fabrication
Welding
Troubleshooting
Heavy Equipment
Blueprint Reading
Pneumatics
Hydraulics
Safety Compliance
Machining

Qualifications

High School Diploma
Associate Degree
SpaceTEC Certification
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)

About SpaceX

spacex.com

SpaceX is an aerospace manufacturer and launch services company that designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft. Founded in 2002 to revolutionize space technology and ultimately enable human life on other planets, it developed the Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy rockets, the Dragon crew/cargo spacecraft, and the next‑generation Starship — with a strong emphasis on reusable boosters. SpaceX provides commercial and government launch services (including crewed ISS missions, satellite deployments and rideshares) and operates the Starlink broadband constellation. The company is known for rapid iterative development and cost‑reduction through reuse to expand access to space.