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Mechanical Engineer (Starshield)

Hawthorne, CA · On-site

$115K - $140K/yr

... payloads. SpaceX is looking to hire a satellite mechanical and mechanisms engineer to work with a ... Establish an efficient product lifecycle starting in the supply chain through final integration ...

SpaceX

Mechanical Engineer (Starshield)

Hawthorne, CA · On-site

$115K - $140K/yr

... payloads. SpaceX is looking to hire a satellite mechanical and mechanisms engineer to work with a ... Establish an efficient product lifecycle starting in the supply chain through final integration ...

SpaceX

Mechanical Engineer (Starshield)

Hawthorne, CA

$115K - $140K/yr

... payloads. SpaceX is looking to hire a satellite mechanical and mechanisms engineer to work with a ... Establish an efficient product lifecycle starting in the supply chain through final integration ...

SpaceX

Harness Design Engineer (Starshield)

Hawthorne, CA · On-site

$115K - $140K/yr

... hosted payloads. SpaceX is looking to hire a satellite harness design engineer to work with a ... Work closely with harness production, integration, and supply chain teams to ensure designs are ...

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Optical Engineer (Starshield)

Hawthorne, CA · On-site

$131K - $169K/yr

... hosted payloads. The SpaceX satellite engineering teams develop, produce, and deploy the most ... Hands-on experience in optical design or system design, integration, and test of laser ...

SpaceX

Optical Engineer (Starshield)

Hawthorne, CA · On-site

$130K - $169K/yr

... hosted payloads. The SpaceX satellite engineering teams develop, produce, and deploy the most ... Hands-on experience in optical design or system design, integration, and test of laser ...

SpaceX

Integration & Test Engineer (Starlink)

Redmond, WA · On-site

$110K - $135K/yr

Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. INTEGRATION & TEST ENGINEER (STARLINK) Integration and Test ...

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Do workers at SpaceX get paid breaks?

Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
74% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 66 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and September 2026.

Does SpaceX pay people when they’re sick?

Yes. Most people get paid when they’re sick.
75% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 68 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and September 2026.

At SpaceX, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Sick days and vacation days are separate paid time off.
79% of people say they don’t have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 67 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and September 2026.

Is the health insurance from SpaceX affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
99% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 68 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and September 2026.

Do people get paid time off at SpaceX?

Most people get paid time off work.
97% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 70 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and September 2026.

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
  • 69% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
  • 8% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
  • 3% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
  • 21% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 39 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and August 2026.

Do workers at SpaceX worry about hours?

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
98% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 101 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and August 2026.

Do SpaceX workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
52% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 87 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and August 2026.

How easy is it for SpaceX workers to change shifts?

Some people find it hard to change shifts.
52% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 52 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and August 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at SpaceX?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
91% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 65 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and September 2026.

Do SpaceX managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
84% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 99 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and August 2026.

Do jobs at SpaceX spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
8% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 99 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and August 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at SpaceX?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
97% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 70 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and September 2026.

Is a SpaceX job good for students?

Most students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
81% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and March 2026.

Is working at SpaceX good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Only some parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
54% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and August 2026.

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Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
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Based on data from 66 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and September 2026.

Do people at SpaceX get to take their breaks without interruption?

Most people get breaks without interruption.
82% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 67 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Is it stressful to work at SpaceX?

Most people feel stressed here.
68% of people say they often feel stressed at work.
Based on data from 65 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and September 2026.

Do people at SpaceX enjoy their jobs?

Most people enjoy their job.
95% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 58 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and September 2026.

Do people at SpaceX recommend working with their team?

Most people recommend working with their team.
68% of people report that they would recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 73 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and September 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at SpaceX?

Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
39% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 69 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and September 2026.

Do people get support to advance at SpaceX?

Most people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 77% of people report being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 69 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and September 2026.

Do people think SpaceX’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Some people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
62% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 58 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and September 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how SpaceX is doing?

Most people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
89% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 70 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and September 2026.

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Mission Integration Engineer, AI (Starshield) - Top Secret Clearance

SpaceX

Hawthorne, CA • On-site

$105K - $141K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 25 days ago

SpaceX rating

8.7

Company rating: 8.7 out of 10

Based on 151 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

16th of 72 rated aerospace companies

Job description

Job Summary:
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. The Mission Integration Engineer, AI (Starshield) will develop and enhance core applications for mission-critical AI solutions, collaborating cross-functionally to deliver end-to-end products for government use. This role requires creativity and problem-solving skills to build immersive user experiences and manage scalable AI systems.
Responsibilities:
• Develop full-stack solutions to manage scalable AI content interaction systems with user applications
• Develop prototypes to prove key design concepts and quantify technical constraints
• Apply creativity to build an immersive earth observation experience for users whether they are in offices or in the field
• See your software through from start-to-finish: from figuring out the core needs to prototyping, developing, and testing; to production rollout and beyond
Qualifications:
Required:
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, data science, physics, mathematics, or engineering discipline
• Experience with Javascript libraries such as React, Angular, and/or Redux
• Professional experience developing Python applications
• Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed
• Active Top Secret, Top Secret SCI, or DOE Level Q clearance
• 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.
Preferred:
• Professional experience developing web services and distributed applications across cloud and on-premise networks
• Professional experience developing within Linux server environments, SSH, scripting, and configuration
• Experience with Kubernetes or similar container orchestration frameworks
• Experience with Model Context Protocol or large model content interaction systems
• Experience with developing RAG pipelines, tool callers, and AI orchestration systems
• Experience with Vector databases or implementing highly performant databases
• Experience with image data processing and machine learning
• Experience with graphics-intensive web application development
Company:
SpaceX develops and operates rockets, satellite networks, and AI infrastructure including launch, connectivity, and cloud services. Founded in 2002, the company is headquartered in Hawthorne, USA, with a team of 1001-5000 employees. The company is currently Late Stage.

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

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1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Hawthorne, CA, US

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