Starship Automated Welding Technician

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX, a leader in scalable spaceflight, seeks an Automated Welding Technician for Starship manufacturing. You will operate robotics and welding equipment, align parts per CAD drawings, and ensure high-precision welds for fuselage sections under strict NASA/AS9100 standards.

Responsibilities include setup, inspections with calipers and NDT, documenting data, and collaboration with engineers to optimize welding for reliability in extreme conditions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1+ years in hardware assembly, test, maintenance, material handling, machine operator, or installation or welding-related program/certification.
• Technical certification in machining, fabrication, or welding preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate robots, welders, and fabrication equipment per blueprints and specs.
• Set up machinery and calibrate for precise tolerances.
• Perform in-process inspections using calipers, laser scanners, and NDT methods.
• Document production data and maintenance logs; ensure traceability.
• Collaborate with engineers to optimize welding parameters and processes.

Skills

Machining

Fabrication

Welding

Reading blueprints

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Trade skills/Welding certificate

Tools

CNC programming

CAD/CAM systems

Quality management software

Job description

SpaceX, a leader in scalable spaceflight, seeks an Automated Welding Technician for Starship manufacturing. You will operate robotics and welding equipment, align parts per CAD drawings, and ensure high-precision welds for fuselage sections under strict NASA/AS9100 standards.

Responsibilities include setup, inspections with calipers and NDT, documenting data, and collaboration with engineers to optimize welding for reliability in extreme conditions.