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Machine Maintenance Technician

Redmond, WA · On-site

$40 - $48/hr

MACHINE MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN (STARLINK) The Machine Maintenance Technician will be involved in ... SpaceX doesn't shut down production for maintenance, and instead we find ways to predict failures ...

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Machine Maintenance Technician

Redmond, WA · On-site

$40 - $48/hr

Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. MACHINE MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN (STARLINK) The Machine Maintenance ...

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Machine Maintenance Technician (Starlink)

Bastrop, TX · On-site

$21.75 - $28.50/hr

Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. MACHINE MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN (STARLINK) SpaceX is developing a low ...

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CNC Maintenance Technician

Hawthorne, CA · On-site

$39 - $47/hr

CNC MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN The CNC Machine Maintenance team provides mechanical, electrical, and controls support to SpaceX production, R&D machining and fabrication teams. We support a wide range of ...

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CNC Maintenance Technician

Hawthorne, CA · On-site

$39 - $47/hr

CNC MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN The CNC Machine Maintenance team provides mechanical, electrical, and controls support to SpaceX production, R&D machining and fabrication teams. We support a wide range of ...

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Machine Maintenance Technician (Starlink)

Bastrop, TX · On-site

$21.75 - $28.50/hr

MACHINE MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN (STARLINK) SpaceX is developing a low latency, broadband internet system to meet the needs of consumers across the globe. Enabled by a constellation of low Earth orbit ...

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Machine Maintenance Associate (Starlink)

Bastrop, TX · On-site

$16 - $22/hr

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is ... technicians with development builds, Starlink factory maintenance, and site improvements * Operate ...

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75% of people say they get paid breaks.
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76% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
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At SpaceX, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Sick days and vacation days are separate paid time off.
81% 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 August 2025 and August 2026.

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

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
100% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
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Do people get paid time off at SpaceX?

Most people get paid time off work.
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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.

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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.
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Some people find it hard to change shifts.
52% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
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How easy is it to get time off at SpaceX?

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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.
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68% of people say they often feel stressed at work.
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95% of people report they enjoy their job.
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Based on data from 73 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at SpaceX?

Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
38% 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 August 2025 and August 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 August 2025 and August 2026.

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

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Based on data from 60 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

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89% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
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Infographic showing various Machine Maintenance Technician job openings at Spacex in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 94% Full Time, 2% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Nights. Highlights an 95% Physical, and 5% Remote job distribution.

Machine Maintenance Technician

SpaceX

Redmond, WA • On-site

$40 - $48/hr

Full-time, Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 7 days ago

SpaceX rating

8.7

Company rating: 8.7 out of 10

Based on 150 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

16th of 72 rated aerospace companies

Job description

MACHINE MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN (STARLINK)

The Machine Maintenance Technician will be involved in solving equipment and tooling problems on a daily basis in order to improve SpaceX asset availability. SpaceX doesn't shut down production for maintenance, and instead we find ways to predict failures and perform the maintenance without interrupting production. This role will require you to work directly with the engineers and other technicians who design and build unique machines to solve critical problems.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Maintain and repair all assets to ensure their proper operating condition
  • Troubleshoot, repair control devices such as PLCs, HMIs, CNC controls
  • Troubleshoot, repair and overhaul of mechanical systems like, pumps, chillers, gearboxes, etc
  • Perform work order repairs, inspections and adjustments
  • Provide maintenance on various equipment: vacuum chambers, thermal chambers, CNC machines, production automation and controls equipment, tooling fixtures, and other industrial machinery
  • Drive forklifts and company vehicles
  • Perform other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate
  • 2+ years of experience with hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and electrical repair

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

  • 5+ years of maintenance technician experience
  • Extreme troubleshooting and problem-solving skill sets
  • Millwright skills and abilities and industrial multi-craft and mechanical trades
  • Experience within the aerospace, automotive, semiconductor, or electronic fields
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic schematics and drawings
  • Ability to write detailed repair reports (advanced MS Office skills)
  • Experience with hand/power tools, forklifts, and other heavy equipment
  • Laser tracker or similar precision inspection experience
  • PLC programming and troubleshooting experience
  • Ability to maintain a safe and clean working environment while adhering to company policies, quality policies and industry standards

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Must be available to work the following shifts:
    • 1st shift Monday - Friday (5:00 AM - 3:30PM)
    • 2nd shift Monday - Friday (3:30 PM to 2 AM)
  • Must be willing to work overtime and weekends as needed
  • Valid Washington state driver's license
  • Ability to stand up for up to 8 hours during the day
  • Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted
  • Ability to work directly with the hardware on the floor while being comfortable stooping, bending, pulling, pushing, climbing and standing (including on lifts and ladders)

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Pay Range:
Level 1: $31.00 - $36.00
Level 2: $35.00 - $41.00
Level 3: $40.00 - $48.00

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 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. Employees in Washington State accrue paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law. Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday.

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

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Hawthorne, CA, US

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