Manufacturing Automation Engineer, Chamber and Nozzle

SpaceX

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Work type: On-site
Location: Hawthorne, CA
Salary: $100,000–$115,000 / yr
Posted: 123 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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This role $108k

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SpaceX designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft with the mission of enabling humans to become a multi-planetary species. It operates the Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy, and Starship launch vehicles, as well as the Starlink satellite internet constellation.

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TL;DR · Manufacturing Automation Engineer, Chamber and Nozzle

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Manufacturing Automation Engineer, Chamber and Nozzle (Raptor) joins a team focused on creating machines that build rocket engine components featuring complex geometries, such as regenerative cooling channels and thin-walled high-temperature alloys. The role involves designing, implementing, and scaling automated manufacturing processes to improve production rates and quality consistency for the Raptor combustion chamber and nozzle. Key responsibilities include developing robotic process automation, building data pipelines for predictive analytics, and creating fixture solutions that maintain tight geometric tolerances. Candidates will utilize Python, PLC logic, machine vision, and industrial systems like LabVIEW or Siemens to drive continuous improvement. The work addresses the technical challenge of manufacturing high-reliability hardware capable of surviving extreme thermal and pressure cycles across hundreds of reuse cycles while ensuring robust, scalable production for rocket propulsion components in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Python PLC LabVIEW Siemens Fanuc ABB Kuka robotic process automation Machine Vision Predictive Analytics Machine Learning Statistical Process Control GD&T Metrology Data Pipelines

What you'll do

Develop and improve automated manufacturing systems for Raptor combustion chambers and nozzles using robotic process automation.
Implement process control and in-situ monitoring for specialized manufacturing of chamber and nozzle components.
Build data pipelines to capture manufacturing telemetry for statistical process control and predictive analytics.
Design fixture and material handling solutions that maintain tight geometric tolerances during assembly.
Use Python, PLC logic, and advanced modeling to reduce cycle times and scrap rates.
Convert new propulsion designs into robust, scalable manufacturing processes in coordination with internal teams.
Create version-controlled automation software with rigorous testing to ensure reliable and safe operations.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline.
At least 1 year of experience automating manufacturing processes for metallic components.
Proficiency in Python and industrial automation systems such as PLC, LabVIEW, Beckhoff, Siemens, Fanuc, ABB, or Kuka.
Experience with robotic systems, machine vision, or real-time process control in a manufacturing environment.
Knowledge of GD&T, precision metrology, and digital thread concepts.
Expertise in machining, welding, precision assembly, or heat treatments.
Ability to stand for long durations and work directly with hardware on the production floor.
Must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee, or asylee to meet ITAR requirements.

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