# Welding Technical Trainer at SpaceX

- Company: SpaceX
- What the company does: SpaceX designs, manufactures and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft. The company was founded in 2002 to revolutionize space technology, with the ultimate goal of enabling people to live on other planets. Backed by Kleiner Perkins, a16z and Founders Fund.
- Company website: https://www.spacex.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Mid level
- Location: Starbase, TX
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-10-20
- Apply by: 2026-12-04
- Apply: https://boards.greenhouse.io/spacex/jobs/8886432002?gh_jid=8886432002&utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/spacex-welding-technical-trainer/

## About the role

As a welding technical trainer for ground support equipment you will develop, implement, and run the training program that qualifies welders to deliver consistent, flight-critical structural and pipe welds on Starship and Super Heavy launch infrastructure. Working directly with welding teams, build engineering and operations teams, you will turn defined skill requirements into practical, hands-on training that meets SpaceX quality standards. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- 5+ years of professional welding experience on both pipe and structure using FCAW, GTAW, or GMAW
- Bachelor’s degree in welding technology, industrial education, or related field and/or equivalent work experience
- Must be available for overtime and weekends as the schedule varies depending on site operational needs, flexibility is required
- Strong knowledge of GTAW, FCAW, and GMAW welding processes, materials, and safety protocols
- Experience as a structural fitter or pipe fitter

Tags: Launch Fluids Engineering - Starbase

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