Job brief: Ark Vessel Assistant Engineer

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• Listed on SpaceX's own job board. JoRoute does not take listings from job ads or recruiters.
• First seen by JoRoute 2026-11-04 (3 days ago); last confirmed on the board 2026-11-07.
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• Pay: Not published
• Job type: Not stated
• Where: Long Beach, CA
• Posted: 2026-10-14

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What the job asks · Employer's own words, not checked

Level: Entry level. The posting asks for 1+ years of experience.

Must have

• Work with the Marine Operations team to ensure the highest standards of readiness by personally assisting in repairs or synchronizing support where required
• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC)/license: Assistant Engineer Unlimited (1 st , 2 nd , 3 rd AE)
• 1+ years of professional experience in an offshore Chief Engineer, Assistant Engineer, or QMED role
• Bachelor's degree in naval architecture, marine engineering, mechanical engineering, or other technical discipline
• 3+ years of professional experience working in an offshore, vessel role that deals with examinations or licensing-efforts with US Coast Guard (USCG) and/or American Bureau of Ship…

Conditions

• Willing to work outdoors and in maritime environments, and able to work flexible hours during mission support periods
• Ability to pass Air Force background check for Vandenberg Space Force Base & Cape Canaveral
• Position requires a Merchant Mariner credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing in accordance with 46 CFR 16 and 49 CFR 40
• Must be willing to travel to other SpaceX locations as necessary; role may require travel

Main duties

• Lead and support the safe operation at sea and maintenance of vessel mechanical systems including propulsion, electrical, and auxiliary systems, reporting to…
• Work with the vessel’s master and/or licensed officer for the bunkering of vessel fluids and management of vessel bilge, oil, and fuel resources
• Complete Engine Room reports, logbooks, and data collection in accordance with regulations and company standards
• Stand engine room watches as OICEW
• Responsible for supporting the cleanliness and upkeep standards of the vessel while onboard

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How it compares · Compared by JoRoute from listings

• Typical listed pay for engineer jobs in Long Beach, CA: $164k a year (147 listings, 3 employers). This listing does not publish pay to compare.
• Across SpaceX's 2,896 open listings, 59% of those with a posting date were first posted more than 60 days ago. How SpaceX hires

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