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How to apply to SpaceX

What SpaceX is hiring for and what its application asks, from the postings and application forms we checked. Newest posting added Nov 11, 2026.

  • 2,914 open roles across 43 job titles
  • 678 new open roles in the last 30 days
  • Applications on SpaceX’s own careers site
  • Locations: Hawthorne, US; Starbase, US; Bastrop, US; Redmond, US; Hawthorne, CA; Bastrop, TX; Cape Canaveral, US; Palo Alto, US

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About SpaceX

Hiring signals

  • Pay transparency: 55% of open postings list pay set by the employer (1,638 of 2,989 postings)
  • Postings list updated:

Open roles at SpaceX

Jobs with full descriptions

Each shows the job description SpaceX published; apply to it with Applystead.

Latest jobs with full descriptions

Other openings at SpaceX

  • Avionics Manufacturing Engineer

    Hawthorne, US

    Posted Sep 5, 2026

  • Avionics Manufacturing Engineer (PCBA)

    Hawthorne, US

    Posted Sep 4, 2026

  • Construction Engineer

    Hawthorne, US

    Posted Aug 12, 2026

  • Sr. Construction Engineer

    Hawthorne, US

    Posted Jun 5, 2026

  • Sr. Enterprise Account Manager, Aviation

    Woodinville, US

    Posted Jul 22, 2026

  • Enterprise Account Manager (Aviation)

    Woodinville, US

    Posted May 27, 2026

  • Sr. Construction Manager (Power Plant)

    Starbase, US

    Posted Oct 30, 2026

  • Sr. Facilities Assurance Analyst, Data Centers

    Memphis, US

    Posted Oct 1, 2026

SpaceX hiring process: how to apply

From the SpaceX postings listed here and 53 application forms we checked.

  1. Choose a role above and open its posting.
  2. Apply with Applystead: it prepares your application and submits it on SpaceX’s application page.
  3. Fill in the form: it asks for contact details, resume or CV, cover letter, work authorization, voluntary self-identification (EEO), plus about 16 questions specific to SpaceX.

What the SpaceX application asks

From 53 application forms we checked (Nov 13, 2026).

QuestionAsked on
Resume or CV53 of 53 forms we checked
Cover letter53 of 53 forms we checked
Work authorization53 of 53 forms we checked
Visa sponsorship0 of 53 forms we checked
Salary expectations0 of 53 forms we checked
Voluntary self-identification (EEO)53 of 53 forms we checked
Questions specific to SpaceXAbout 16 questions per form
  • Documents asked for: résumé or CV (53 of 53 forms), cover letter (53 of 53 forms), portfolio (53 of 53 forms)
  • Length: about 28 questions per form in all

Does SpaceX require a cover letter?

It's optional. 53 of 53 forms we checked offer a cover letter field; none require it.

Questions only SpaceX asks

  1. Active Security Clearance(s) asked on 53 of 53 forms
  2. Can you perform all of the essential functions of this role with or without reasonable accommodations? asked on 53 of 53 forms
  3. Discipline asked on 53 of 53 forms
  4. How did you hear about this job? asked on 53 of 53 forms
  5. If (f) Other, please explain asked on 53 of 53 forms
  6. Location (City) asked on 53 of 53 forms
  7. Please specify asked on 53 of 53 forms
  8. SpaceX & SpaceXAI Employment History asked on 53 of 53 forms
  9. VeteranStatus asked on 53 of 53 forms
  10. ACT Score asked on 52 of 53 forms

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Where do you apply to SpaceX jobs?

On SpaceX’s own careers site: each posting listed here opens its application form there. SpaceX has 2,914 open roles listed here.

Is SpaceX hiring right now?

Yes. SpaceX has 2,914 open roles listed as of 2026-11-11.

What does the SpaceX application ask?

The 53 application forms we checked ask for contact details, resume or CV, cover letter, work authorization and voluntary self-identification (EEO). Questions only SpaceX asks include “Active Security Clearance(s)”, “Can you perform all of the essential functions of this role with or without reasonable accommodations?” and “Discipline”.

Does SpaceX ask for a cover letter?

53 of the 53 SpaceX application forms we checked ask for a cover letter.

Does the SpaceX application ask about work authorization?

53 of the 53 SpaceX application forms we checked ask about work authorization.

Does the SpaceX application ask about visa sponsorship?

None of the 53 SpaceX application forms we checked ask about visa sponsorship.

Does SpaceX ask for salary expectations on its application?

None of the 53 SpaceX application forms we checked ask for salary expectations.

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