Project Engineer, Critical Lift & Transport (Starship)
SpaceX
USA · Posted November 6, 2026
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About the job
SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologi