SpaceX currently lists 2,217 open positions across its operational sites, with a heavy concentration of engineering, construction, and technician roles based in Texas. Facilities across Starbase, McGregor, Bastrop, College Station, and Anderson drive manufacturing, rocket testing, infrastructure expansion, and flight operations.
Texas Facilities and Hiring Footprint
SpaceX operations in Texas span launch sites, rocket testing grounds, and construction development projects. In Starbase, Texas, teams focus on Starship flight testing, launchpad infrastructure, and community buildout, hiring roles like Supervisor, Spaceport Operations (Transportation) and Civil Engineer, Starbase Development (Residential).
In McGregor, Texas, the company operates its primary rocket development and testing facility. Operations teams there support propulsion testing and site utility maintenance through positions such as Machinist, Logistics Technician, and Welder - 2nd Shift.
Expansion projects in Bastrop, College Station, and Anderson focus on physical infrastructure and manufacturing facilities. Current listings include Facilities Mechanical Specialist in Bastrop, Sr. Power Systems Engineer in College Station, and Construction Technician in Anderson.
Engineering and Construction Work
Engineering positions in Texas cover mechanical, civil, electrical, and MEP (mechanical, electrical, and plumbing) disciplines required to build and maintain heavy industrial infrastructure. Candidates managing large-scale facility builds can find roles such as Sr. Mechanical Engineer (MEP/Construction) in Bastrop and Lead Mechanical Engineer, MEP in McGregor.
Construction management accounts for a significant portion of active hiring in the state. SpaceX relies on site leaders to oversee civil works, equipment installation, and buildouts. Role openings include Sr. Construction Superintendent - Texas Construction Projects in Starbase and Construction Superintendent in Bastrop.
Employment Types and Work Structure
SpaceX hires both direct full-time employees and contract personnel across its Texas sites. Full-time positions typically focus on ongoing operations, skilled trades, and core engineering systems, such as Electrician and Machinist - Level 4 in McGregor.
Contractor roles are structured around specific build programs, facility construction, and supply chain projects. Examples include Sr. Supply Chain Planner (Starship) in Starbase, Sr. Construction Superintendent in College Station, and MEP Engineer in McGregor.
Qualifications and Hourly Compensation
Entry and mid-level technician roles provide pathways into aerospace hardware testing and site maintenance. Positions like Apprentice Controls Technician in McGregor offer structured entry points for hands-on technical work. While pay for many Texas positions is undisclosed on initial postings, maintenance technician openings at main operational hubs list pay rates such as $23 to $27 per hour for roles like Maintenance Technician.
Senior engineering and operational supervisory roles require demonstrated experience managing industrial build projects, complex supply chains, or high-rate manufacturing environments.
Open SpaceX Roles
| Job Title | Location | Employment Type | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supervisor, Spaceport Operations (Transportation) | Starbase, TX | Full-time | Not Listed |
| Civil Engineer, Starbase Development (Residential) | Starbase, TX | Full-time | Not Listed |
| Sr. Supply Chain Planner (Starship) | Starbase, TX | Contractor | Not Listed |
| Sr. Construction Superintendent - Texas Construction Projects | Starbase, TX | Contractor | Not Listed |
| Machinist | McGregor, TX | Full-time | Not Listed |
| Machinist - Level 4 | McGregor, TX | Full-time | Not Listed |
| Logistics Technician | McGregor, TX | Full-time | Not Listed |
| Welder - 2nd Shift | McGregor, TX | Full-time | Not Listed |
| Electrician | McGregor, TX | Full-time | Not Listed |
| Apprentice Controls Technician | McGregor, TX | Full-time | Not Listed |
| Lead Mechanical Engineer, MEP | McGregor, TX | Full-time | Not Listed |
| MEP Engineer | McGregor, TX | Contractor | Not Listed |
| Facilities Mechanical Specialist | Bastrop, TX | Contractor | Not Listed |
| Construction Superintendent | Bastrop, TX | Contractor | Not Listed |
| Sr. Mechanical Engineer (MEP/Construction) | Bastrop, TX | Contractor | Not Listed |
| Sr. Construction Superintendent | College Station, TX | Contractor | Not Listed |
| Sr. Power Systems Engineer | College Station, TX | Contractor | Not Listed |
| Sr. Mechanical Engineer | College Station, TX | Contractor | Not Listed |
| Construction Technician | Anderson, TX | Full-time | Not Listed |
| Maintenance Technician | Hawthorne, CA | Full-time | $23 - $27 / HOUR |