SpaceX
Aerospace & DefenseDirect Greenhouse career site

TIG Welder (Starship)

Pay
$23 – $38 per hour
Location
Hawthorne, CA · On-site
Job type
Full-time
Level
Mid-level
Experience
1+ year
Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Listed
31 days ago

Skills & highlights for this role

  • AWS D17.1
  • AWS D1.2
  • TIG welding
  • blueprint reading
  • stainless steel fabrication

Also useful

  • aluminum welding
  • titanium welding
  • X-ray weld inspection
  • overhead crane operation

Stated benefits & perks

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401k
  • Parental leave

Responsibilities

  • Weld, assemble, and fabricate various fluid systems and various sub-assembly components
  • Use precision calibrated tools - torque wrenches, micrometers and calipers
  • Perform work according to procedures, specifications and test instructions
  • Read and interpret technical drawings, and follow detailed work instructions
  • Use various mechanical tools without instruction
  • Perform other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment
  • Operate forklifts, cranes and heavy equipment
  • Perform blending, filing and shearing of sheet metal piece parts

Basic Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate
  • 1+ years of experience with TIG welding OR certificate of completion for welding from an accredited program

Preferred Skills and Experience

  • 5+ years of experience in welding with one or more of the following materials: stainless steel, carbon steel, Inconel, aluminum or titanium
  • Experience with aerospace TIG welding
  • Highly proficient in tube (small and large diameter up to 6") cutting grinding and fabrication
  • Proficient in blue print reading and lay out
  • Knowledge and experience completing welds that pass visual before being X-rayed or dye penned
  • AWS D17.1 and D1.2 certification
  • Experience with overhead cranes and forklifts

Additional Requirements

  • Must be willing to work all shifts, overtime, and/or weekends as needed. 1st shift (4:00 AM - 2:30 PM)
  • Able to lift a min. of 25 lbs. unassisted
  • Able to stand for extended periods - 8 hours min
  • Able to stoop, bend, crawl, and maneuver in tight spaces

Pay range

  • TIG Welder/Level 1: $23.00 - $27.00/hour
  • TIG Welder/Level 2: $26.00 - $32.50/hour
  • TIG Welder/Level 3: $31.00 - $38.00/hour

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year.

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.

About SpaceX

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.

Read the original posting

From SpaceX's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 10, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.

How Rolev.ai helps with this application

Rolev.ai is a job search and application tool for US job seekers. For this TIG Welder (Starship) role at SpaceX, it shows how your resume fits, tailors your resume to the posting, and prepares the application for you to review.

  • See how you fit

    Openings from employer career sites are ranked against your whole resume—and searchable inside Claude, ChatGPT, and Cursor via Rolev.ai MCP.

  • Tailor without inventing

    Every change to your resume is checked against your original. New experience goes in only with your yes—zero fabricated claims.

  • Draft the full kit

    Tailored and Full Match resumes, role-specific cover letters, and answers to employer screening questions are prepared in seconds.

  • 1-Click Extension Autofill

    The Chrome extension fills the employer's Greenhouse, Workday, Lever, or Ashby form in 1 click. You review it and press Submit.

Common questions

What is the salary for the TIG Welder (Starship) role at SpaceX?

The TIG Welder (Starship) posting at SpaceX states compensation of $23 – $38 per hour. It is listed as a full-time position. Final pay may depend on location, experience, and interview evaluation on SpaceX's official career site.

Where is the TIG Welder (Starship) job at SpaceX located?

This TIG Welder (Starship) position at SpaceX is located in Hawthorne, CA (On-site). Always check SpaceX's application page for specific state eligibility or relocation policies.

What qualifications are required for TIG Welder (Starship) at SpaceX?

For the TIG Welder (Starship) role, SpaceX highlights 1+ year of relevant experience; a high school diploma or equivalent; experience with TIG welding, blueprint reading, stainless steel fabrication. Rolev.ai can score your existing resume against these requirements and show any skill gaps before you apply.

How do I apply for the TIG Welder (Starship) position at SpaceX?

This listing links directly to SpaceX's Greenhouse application page. You can apply directly on SpaceX's site, or use Rolev.ai to check your resume fit, generate a zero-hallucination tailored resume and cover letter for this posting, and autofill the Greenhouse application form in 1 click with the Rolev.ai Chrome extension. You always review the form and press Submit yourself.