Posted by the employer · Starbase, United States
Construction Technician
SpaceX · Starbase · United States
Posted: 9/25/2026 · On the employer's job feed since 10/11/2026
The advert
Quoted in full from SpaceX's job posting. Gavroche does not edit it.
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.
CONSTRUCTION TECHNICIAN, STARBASE INFRASTRUCTURE
Starbase is expanding its site infrastructure to support ongoing operations and growth. We are seeking technicians to help build, maintain, and improve industrial facilities, utilities, and civil infrastructure across the site.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Frame walls, floors, stairs, platforms, concrete forms, and other industrial structures
- Construct and support various MEP projects
- Use equipment to perform earthwork, demolition, site clearing, and cleanup
- Use hand and measurement tools and manual equipment (saws, squares, shovels, etc.)
- Support site civil and outdoor infrastructure projects
- Layout, installation, repair, finishing, and maintenance of structures, fixtures, and buildings
- Basic concrete work and repair on slabs, pads, curbs, and site walkways
- Operate forklifts, boom lifts, and other heavy equipment
- Adhere to proper safety guidelines at all times
- Keep tools, materials, and equipment in working condition
- Advise in the selection of building materials; requisition building materials and supplies
- Transport various heavy materials in vehicles
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- 1+ years of commercial, industrial, or civil construction experience
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Experience in many construction environments
- Basic knowledge of electrical, plumbing, heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC/R), concrete, framing, and industrial gas trade systems
- Knowledge of basic math, engineering, and construction principles and methods
- Ability to read, understand, and follow detailed schematics, drawings/blueprints, and instructions
- Ability to offer feedback to the design team to improve cost, quality, and constructability
- Written and verbal communication skills; use of MS Outlook and Teams
- Experience in a fast-paced construction environment
- Self-motivated and works well with others
- Safety training and use of forklifts, scissor lifts, and heavy equipment
- Experience with mechanical systems, carpentry, concrete, welding, earthwork, and conduits
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Work hours depend on site priorities and may require extended hours, weekends, and holidays; flexibility required
- Periodic work in extreme outdoor environments: heat, cold, wind, rain
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted
- Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to perform regular manual labor
- Must be able to stand for long periods of time; work at heights, climbing up and down ladders, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, and stretching may be required
- Must have a valid driver’s license
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.
Similar roles in Starbase
- Equipment Maintenance Technician - Heatshield - Starship · SpaceX, Starbase
- Controls Technician - Starship - - Level 4/5 · SpaceX, Starbase
- Integration Technician - Starship · SpaceX, Starbase
- NDT Level II Technician · General Matter, Paducah
- Hiring Event - Behavior Technician · Acorn Health, Livonia
- Maintenance Mechanic · Fanatics Collectibles, Sunnyvale
200 open mechanic / technician roles found; at most three per employer shown. Source: Direct employer job feeds (ATS) and career sites crawled by gavroche-direct.
How mechanic / technician roles in United States are worked
0% fully remote · 0% hybrid · 100% on-site
From 2752 adverts whose ATS states a work mode. Source: Direct employer job feeds (ATS) and career sites crawled by gavroche-direct; the employers' own work-mode flags (adverts without one count as on-site).
New roles in Starbase, last 12 weeks
- 7/20/2026 7
- 7/27/2026 11
- 8/3/2026 14
- 8/10/2026 14
- 8/17/2026 42
- 8/24/2026 22
- 8/31/2026 29
- 9/7/2026 21
- 9/14/2026 31
- 9/21/2026 35
- 9/28/2026 17
- 10/5/2026 10
253 vacancies. Source: Direct employer job feeds (ATS) and career sites crawled by gavroche-direct; vacancies by their own publication week.
Other roles at SpaceX
- Application Software Engineer · Starbase
- Application Software Engineer · Cape Canaveral
- Application Software Engineer · Redmond
- Application Software Engineer - Applied AI · Redmond
- Application Software Engineer - Applied AI · Starbase
- Application Software Engineer - Applied AI · Bastrop
2230 open. Source: Direct employer job feeds (ATS) and career sites crawled by gavroche-direct.