This role pays less than
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of similar roles. Most pay
$130,500–$170,000
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At the midpoint, this role pays about
$115k
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Based on 240 similar postings.
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About SpaceX
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.
SpaceX currently has
707 open roles
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Listed pay typically runs
$130,000–$165,000
across 462 roles with salary data.
Manufacturing Engineer, Chamber and Nozzle (Raptor) joins the propulsion team to develop, implement, and scale CNC machining processes for rocket engine components. The role focuses on creating combustion chambers and nozzles featuring complex geometries, such as intricate regenerative cooling channels and thin-walled high-temperature alloys that must withstand extreme thermal and pressure cycles. Day-to-day responsibilities include optimizing tool paths using CAM software, building data pipelines for telemetry analysis, designing custom fixtures, and integrating in-process metrology like touch probing and laser scanning. The position requires expertise in multi-axis milling, turning, and precision finishing of high-performance alloys. Required skills include a bachelor's degree in engineering, experience with CNC programming, Python, G-code, and statistical process control. This role solves the technical challenge of achieving high-volume production and dimensional accuracy for critical rocket propulsion hardware through data-driven manufacturing and automated quality verification.
What does a Manufacturing Engineer earn in California?
Median $170000 from 51 postings across 7 companies.
Python
PLC
LabVIEW
Siemens
Fanuc
ABB
Kuka
robotic process automation
Machine Vision
Predictive Analytics
Machine Learning
Data Pipelines
GD&T
Metrology
Statistical Process Control
Manufacturing Process Development
Machining
Brazing
Welding
Forming
Tube Bending
Design for Manufacturability (DFM)
Data Pipelines
Statistical Process Control
Machine Learning
Data Acquisition Systems
Engineering Drawings
Simulation
Version Control