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Welder - Starship Pad Build - - Level 4/5

SpaceX · Cape Canaveral · United States

Occupation
Welder

Posted: 10/23/2026 · Last checked: 10/27/2026

Job description

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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.

WELDER (STARSHIP LAUNCH PADS) - LEVEL 4/5

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Welds with flux-cored arc welding (FCAW), gas metal arc welding (GMAW), shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), and gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) on carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum structural shapes, tubing, and piping
  • Cuts, trims, fits, and fabricates weldments to the required dimensions
  • Confirms the weld procedure, material, and filler size with the lead welder before each job
  • Reviews engineering drawings and specifications when a weld procedure does not already cover the work
  • Reduces turnaround time by improving the sequence of welding work

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate
  • 5+ years of welding experience in a fabrication environment using FCAW, or using GTAW on Schedule 10 pipe

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

  • 10+ years of GTAW experience on Schedule 10 stainless steel pipe or Schedule 10 carbon steel pipe
  • 10+ years of FCAW experience on stainless steel or carbon steel
  • A welding qualification to AWS D1.1, AWS D1.2, AWS D1.6, AWS D17.1, or ASME Section IX
  • Experience cutting, grinding, and fabricating tube and pipe
  • Experience with direct-current GTAW
  • Experience with air-carbon-arc cutting equipment and procedures
  • Experience operating overhead cranes and forklifts
  • Experience using precision measuring instruments

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Must be able to pass an Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral
  • One of these shifts:
    • Sunday–Thursday, days 6:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m., or nights 6:30 p.m.–6:00 a.m.
    • Tuesday–Saturday, days 6:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m., or nights 6:30 p.m.–6:00 a.m.
  • Must be willing to work overtime beyond the scheduled shift as needed
  • Must be able to lift up to 30 lb
  • Must be able to stand, climb, bend, grasp, sit, pull, push, stoop, stretch, and carry
  • Must be able to work outdoors in high heat and humidity
  • Must be able to work at heights and in confined spaces

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. 

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