Job brief: Integration & Test Engineer (Fairings)

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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.
• The apply link opens boards.greenhouse.io, the address SpaceX's board gives for this job.
• No other listing with this title and place on this board in the last 90 days.
• No layoff notices (WARN) under this name in the state files JoRoute reads.

What the listing says · Employer's own words, not checked

• Pay: $100,000 to $140,000 a year
• Job type: Not stated
• Where: Vandenberg, CA
• Posted: 2026-07-08 · over 60 days ago

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

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

Must have

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline or physics
• 1+ years of hands-on experience with mechanical, electrical and/or fluid systems (class projects and/or internship experience qualifies)
• Must be willing to travel, potentially for extended periods of time
• Must be available to work extended hours, nights and weekends when required by mission milestones
• Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S.
• § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S.

Conditions

• Ability to pass Air Force background check for Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA
• Physical effort including standing, lifting and carrying moderately heavy materials or equipment (up to 35 lbs)
• You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year.
• 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/…

Main duties

• Work on the cutting edge of reusable rocket technology as you develop methods for rapid and reliable processing and re-flight of fairings recovered from the …
• Provide engineering support for fairing refurbishment, testing, and re-flight
• Develop and execute procedures for the integration and testing of SpaceX fairing flight hardware and ground support equipment to support both customer and St…
• Closely collaborate with engineering staff from other departments and highly skilled technicians daily to disposition nonconformances and execute the launch …
• Manage and track multiple priorities while maintaining a focus on executing common program goals (including improving reliability and reducing overall labor …

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How it compares · Compared by JoRoute from listings

• Typical listed pay for engineer jobs across the U.S.: $140k a year (3,401 listings, 147 employers). This listing is 14% lower.
• Across SpaceX's 2,898 open listings, 59% of those with a posting date were first posted more than 60 days ago. How SpaceX hires

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