SpaceX Careers

SpaceX has exceptionally stringent hiring criteria. You must have either a demonstrated track record of world-class ability in your field, outstanding academics or other evidence of exceptional ability. Particular value is placed on having won or ranked strongly in state, national or international prizes in technical achievement, or having personally built working hardware.

SpaceX is primarily an engineering driven company and needs exist for mechanical, electrical and aeronautical engineers interested in:

Turbo-machinery
Rocket engine combustion
Advanced structural design & analysis
High Mach aerodynamics
Avionics, guidance & control

Prior launch vehicle, spacecraft or aircraft experience is desirable, but not required. There are also opportunities for those with a physics or mathematics background and an inclination towards the practical.

We offer a highly competitive salary, meaningful stock ownership, a fun work environment and the chance to make a real difference in human and robotic space exploration. Since the people we seek can work anywhere they want and tend to be most highly prized by their organization, SpaceX also offers up to a $5000 referral award to anyone who refers a candidate we hire.

How to Apply for a Position

SpaceX is a company experiencing significant growth and opportunities are not limited to the list below. If you are interested in a position with SpaceX beyond those listed here, do not hesitate to send us your resume. Please use the following guidelines for your submission:

Your subject should contain the type of job sought.
In the text of your email, write a bullet point description of your significant achievements.
State why you would want to work at SpaceX in particular.
Attach a resume.
Depending on the type of job sought, please send an email containing all of the above to:

Note: US citizenship or permanent residency is required of all SpaceX employees by the State Department, due to the sensitive nature of the technology.

SpaceX is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

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