Job brief: Lead HVAC Technician (Starship)

What JoRoute checked · Checked by JoRoute

• 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: Not published
• Job type: Not stated
• Where: Starbase, TX
• Posted: 2026-07-10 · over 60 days ago

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

Level: Lead / staff. The title says "Lead".

Must have

• High school diploma or equivalency diploma
• 2+ years of maintenance technician experience
• 3+ years of experience with HVAC, pneumatic, mechanical, electrical, and control systems
• Associate degree or vocational equivalent in HVAC and/or air conditioning systems
• Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S.
• § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S.

Conditions

• Knowledge in the following areas: tubing, pipe-fittings, rotating machinery (pumps, air compressors, etc.), and a variety of mechanical fasteners
• Ability to perform the following functions: kneeling, crouching, twisting upper body, working in cramped positions with small openings, climbing hand over hand, lifting 25 lbs.
• Willing to work overtime and weekends as needed
• Comfortable working in outdoor environments – heat, cold, rain, etc.

Main duties

• Work with maintenance coordinators and engineers to prioritize, plan, and schedule maintenance and repairs for HVAC support equipment on facilities critical …
• Maintain preventative maintenance schedule on launch associated HVAC systems
• Collaborate with engineering and managers to maintain systems in peak operating condition
• Ensure the team follows all regulations and appropriate SpaceX procedures including quality policies, safety policies, and standards per Occupational Safety …
• Execute sitewide processes to increase reliability developments

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How it compares · Compared by JoRoute from listings

• Typical listed pay for mechanic and technician jobs across the U.S.: $71k a year (1,428 listings, 94 employers). This listing does not publish pay to compare.
• 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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