Cameron County, Texas

Get qualified for space-industry jobs near Starbase

Where SpaceX builds, tests and launches Starship. Most crews live in Brownsville, Port Isabel and South Padre Island. These 2 schools have programs that match the hands-on roles on SpaceJobs.

Schools and programs near Starbase

Schools near Starbase with programs that match these jobs. Checked on each school's own site Oct 18, 2026. Not sponsored: no school pays to be listed. Confirm cost, schedule and admission with the school.

Texas Southmost CollegeBrownsville, TX

Welding, Certificate of Proficiency Level 1
15 credit hours, about 10 weeks. Earns an NCCER credential and OSHA 10-Hour certification. Covers blueprint reading, SMAW, FCAW and GMAW.
Structural Welding (SMAW), Certificate of Proficiency Level 2
Next step after Level 1.

Texas State Technical College (TSTC), Harlingen campusHarlingen, TX

Welding
Listed on the Harlingen campus page. Check TSTC for the current credential and schedule.
Precision Machining
Listed on the Harlingen campus page.
Plumbing & Pipefitting
Listed on the Harlingen campus page.
Advanced Manufacturing
Listed on the Harlingen campus page.
Aircraft Powerplant
Aviation maintenance training. Listed on the Harlingen campus page.

What each trade needs

Welders Electricians Machinists Quality and NDT inspectors Avionics and wire-harness technicians

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