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Security Officer 3

Austin, TX · On-site

$15.75 - $18.75/hr

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is ... Day shift: (6AM - 6PM) * Night shift: (6PM - 6AM) * Must be able to obtain and maintain an FAA Part ...

SpaceX

Security Officer 3

Austin, TX · On-site

$15.75 - $18.75/hr

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is ... Day shift: (6AM - 6PM) * Night shift: (6PM - 6AM) * Must be able to obtain and maintain an FAA Part ...

SpaceX

Security Officer 3

Bastrop, TX · On-site

$16 - $19/hr

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is ... Day shift: (6AM - 6PM) * Night shift: (6PM - 6AM) * Availability to work any schedule needed, to ...

SpaceX

Security Officer 3

Bastrop, TX · On-site

$16 - $19/hr

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is ... Day shift: (6AM - 6PM) * Night shift: (6PM - 6AM) * Availability to work any schedule needed, to ...

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As of Aug 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for day shift spacex in the United States is $22.28, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.31 and $25.72 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Day Shift Spacex and Day Shift Rocket Technician?

AspectDay Shift SpacexDay Shift Rocket Technician
Required CredentialsRelevant engineering or technical certifications, security clearance often preferredTechnical certifications in aerospace or mechanical fields, security clearance usually required
Work EnvironmentManufacturing facilities, launch sites, labs with safety protocolsAssembly lines, testing facilities, launch sites with safety and precision focus
Employer & Industry UsageUsed by SpaceX for manufacturing, testing, and launch operationsCommonly used in aerospace companies for rocket assembly and maintenance

Day Shift Spacex and Day Shift Rocket Technician roles share similar credentials and work environments, both focusing on aerospace manufacturing and testing. The main difference lies in the job titles' emphasis: Spacex roles often encompass broader responsibilities within the company's operations, while Rocket Technicians specifically focus on rocket assembly and maintenance tasks.

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Infographic showing various Day Shift Spacex job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 69% Full Time, 25% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $46,333 per year, or $22.3 per hour.

Automation & Controls Specialist (Starship) - Night Shift

SpaceX

Cape Canaveral, FL • On-site

$70K - $93K/yr

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Posted 20 days ago

SpaceX rating

8.8

Company rating: 8.8 out of 10

Based on 147 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

14th of 72 rated aerospace companies

Job description

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.
AUTOMATION & CONTROLS SPECIALIST (STARSHIP) - Night Shift
SpaceX's Starship spacecraft and Super Heavy rocket (collectively referred to as Starship) represent a fully reusable transportation system designed to carry both crew and cargo to Earth orbit, the Moon, Mars, and beyond. Starship will be the world's most powerful launch vehicle ever developed, with the ability to carry in excess of 100 metric tons to Earth orbit.
The Launch Hardware Automation & Controls Specialist role will be hands-on in designing and activating the systems that build and launch Starship. The successful applicant will work as part of a team of elite engineers designing and improving the electrical and control systems across our rocket launch facility at Cape Canaveral Space Force Base.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Provide innovative solutions to special requirements and challenges faced by the team, which can range from integrating specialized equipment to challenging operating environment, packaging or loading.
  • Execute the integration and activation testing of new equipment.
  • Manage electrical cabinet builds, field wiring, pneumatic, and fluid plumbing.
  • Experience with authoring detailed manufacturing planning work orders.
  • Provide hands-on troubleshooting support for a variety of active and critical ground support equipment tooling.
  • Write robust and scalable procedures to activate technicians to quickly and reliably build and commission control systems.
  • Lay out new industrial electrical control panels that are NFPA79/NEC/UL508A compliant and create electrical, pneumatic, and fluid schematics.
  • Participate in the design and development of new and existing control systems critical to the launch organization.
  • Architect, write, and debug PLC code, emphasizing generating organized, structured, documented, maintainable, and reusable code for manufacturing applications.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
  • 3+ years of experience in a controls technician, controls specialist, or engineering role.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
  • Bachelor's degree in an engineering or technology field.
  • Occupational trade school qualification in an instrumentation or electrical-based field
  • Knowledge of NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code), NFPA 70E (Standard for Electrical Safety), NFPA 79 & UL508A codes.
  • Excellent communication skills-both written and verbal.
  • Ability to thrive in ambiguity, independently drive project progress, and manage multiple priorities.
  • Proven ability to author detailed manufacturing planning work orders in strict compliance with guidelines and procedures.
  • Fundamental understanding of engineering principles behind electronic equipment, instrumentation, and commonly used industrial equipment.
  • Experience designing and installing instrumentation and control systems in hazardous areas (NFPA 70 Section 500 installations); Class 1, Division 1 and Division 2 environments or IEC equivalence.
  • Electrical schematic CAD experience using EPlan.
  • PLC programming experience, preferably Siemens TIA Portal.
  • First-hand experience with programming and software development.
  • Experience with industrial bus protocols such as Modbus, Profinet and EtherNet/IP.
  • Exposure to C/C++, Python, and JavaScript.
  • Process integration and electromechanical/mechatronic systems experience.
  • Able to collaborate with a wide range of people and effectively work in a team in a high-pressure, dynamic environment.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Must be willing to work weekends and night shifts as needed.
    • 2nd shift: 6pm-6am, 4 days a week
  • Must be willing to travel to other launch sites in support of operational activities and launches; travel requirement is up to 15%.
  • Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral.
  • Lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position.

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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Aerospace product and parts manufacturing, data services, guided missile and space vehicle manufacturing and satellite telecommunications

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Headquarters location

Hawthorne, CA, US

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