Night-Shift Structural Welder, Starship GSE

SpaceX; Texas; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Structural Welder, Ground Support Equipment (STARSHIP) for night shift at Starbase, TX. You will weld, fabricate, and assemble high‑speed launch hardware and test stands alongside a world‑class team.

You must read blueprints, follow AWS D1.1 standards, and obtain internal licenses as required. This role demands rigorous safety and adaptability in a fast‑paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
• 2+ years of hands-on welding experience with SMAW/GMAW/GTAW/FCAW including FCAW-G.

Responsibilities

• Complete welding assignments for site structural weldments on time and safely.
• Cut, trim, fit, and fabricate metal components for test & launch hardware.
• Analyze drawings and specs to plan welding operations where procedures are unavailable.
• Use manual and semi-automatic welding to weld complex structural weldments.
• Visually inspect welds per AWS D1.1.
• Maintain required licenses or certifications.

Skills

Welding patience

Safety mindset

Manual dexterity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

SMAW

GMAW

GTAW

FCAW

FCAW-G

AWS D1.1 symbols reading

Blueprint reading

Precision measuring instruments

Overhead cranes, forklifts & rigging

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Structural Welder, Ground Support Equipment (STARSHIP) for night shift at Starbase, TX. You will weld, fabricate, and assemble high‑speed launch hardware and test stands alongside a world‑class team.

You must read blueprints, follow AWS D1.1 standards, and obtain internal licenses as required. This role demands rigorous safety and adaptability in a fast‑paced environment.