This role pays less than
93%
of similar roles. Most pay
$131,000–$170,000
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$108k
versus about
$150k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
Employer
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
680 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$130,000–$165,000
across 442 roles with salary data.
Manufacturing Engineer, Chamber and Nozzle (Raptor) joins a team focused on producing rocket engine components featuring complex geometries like regenerative cooling channels and thin-walled high-temperature alloys. This role involves designing, implementing, and scaling CNC machining processes to improve production throughput, dimensional accuracy, and cycle times for combustion chambers and nozzles. The engineer will develop CAM programs, implement closed-loop process controls with real-time monitoring of cutting forces and spindle load, and build data pipelines for predictive analytics. Key technical requirements include proficiency in Python, G-code, multi-axis milling, and advanced CAM software. The role also involves designing custom workholding fixtures and managing CNC software infrastructure including post-processors and digital twins. This position addresses the challenge of manufacturing high-performance hardware that must withstand extreme thermal and pressure cycles across hundreds of reuse cycles for rocket propulsion systems.
What does a Manufacturing Engineer earn in California?
Median $168750 from 48 postings across 5 companies.
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