Equipment Maintenance Technician (Starship) - Level 4/5
Content + Source + Freshness • 12 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
Strong focus on maintenance within an advanced aerospace environment, though expectations for extensive experience may limit the talent pool.
- Annual salary competitive for experienced technicians
- Direct involvement in pivotal aerospace projects
- Hands-on troubleshooting and maintenance work
Pros
- Good annual salary range with potential for advancement
- Direct involvement in maintaining critical aerospace systems
- Opportunity to work with innovative machinery and technology
Cons
- Requires significant prior experience in maintenance roles
- Possibility of extended hours for maintenance tasks
- Candidates may face intense work conditions at times
Who it's for
Experienced Technician • On-site
Good fit
- Maintenance technicians with significant aerospace experience
- Those interested in innovative equipment maintenance
- Candidates with mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills
Not recommended for
- Entry-level candidates without experience
- Individuals not prepared for intensive physical demands
- Those seeking standard hours without flexibility
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
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.
EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN (STARSHIP) - LEVEL 4/5
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Maintain and repair all assets to ensure their proper operating condition
- Provide preventative and corrective maintenance on various complex automation systems
- Troubleshoot and repair control & electrical system failures involving – PLCs, HMIs, servomotors, servo amplifiers, input/output, field sensors
- Troubleshoot and repair various machine tool hydraulic and pneumatic systems – actuators, valves, pumps, filters
- Troubleshoot and repair automated tool mechanical systems – ballscrews, linear rails, guideways, gearboxes, 3 phase motors
- Drive forklifts and company vehicles
- Perform other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- 8+ years of maintenance technician experience
- 8+ years of experience with hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and/or electrical repair
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline
- 10+ years of experience as a maintenance technician or field service engineer
- 5+ years experience repairing, troubleshooting, and/or commissioning overhead crane equipment
- Experience installing, aligning and commissioning automated production cells in aerospace environment
- Experience accessing and modifying Siemens control logic or similar PLC architectures
- Experience in the application & operation of precision machine tools in aerospace manufacturing environment
- Experience with CAD and/or mechanical design
- Experience operating a forklift and other related inventory equipment
- Ability to read and interpret electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic schematics and drawings
- Ability to write detailed repair reports (advanced MS Office skills)
- Ability to use power tools and hand tools as well as heavy equipment
- Ability to maintain a safe and clean working environment while adhering to company policies, quality policies, and industry standards
- Detail oriented, organized, and able to demonstrate a high sense of urgency
- Analytic thinker that gets to the root of problems and comes up with permanent solutions to remedy issues
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be available for all shifts, overtime, and weekends as needed
- Capable of being forklift and boom lift certified
- Capable of lifting up to 25 lbs unassisted and working at heights
- Willing to travel up to 10%
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.
