Manufacturing Engineer, Chamber and Nozzle (Raptor)

SpaceX

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Work type
On-site
Location
Hawthorne, CA
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$100,000–$115,000 / yr
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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 Engineer, Chamber and Nozzle (Raptor)

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SpaceX is hiring a Manufacturing Engineer with expertise in CNC machining to join the Raptor engine team, focusing on developing and scaling processes for the combustion chamber and nozzle. This role involves designing and optimizing multi-axis milling and precision finishing techniques using advanced CAM software, implementing real-time monitoring systems, and building data pipelines for quality control. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with 5-axis CNC milling and high-speed machining, proficiency in Python and CAM tools, and a background in rocket engine components. This position requires working closely with propulsion design teams to ensure robust manufacturing processes that support high-volume production of Raptor engines for Starship.

Skills

Python CAM software G-code CNC controllers 5-axis CNC milling High-speed machining Precision finishing Digital twins Post-processor development In-process metrology Statistical process control GD&T Data-driven methods Design for manufacturability Multi-axis CNC processes Metrology Non-destructive evaluation

What you'll do

  • Develop and optimize CNC machining processes for Raptor combustion chambers and nozzles.
  • Implement closed-loop process control with real-time monitoring of cutting forces and tool wear.
  • Integrate in-process metrology systems for adaptive CNC machining and automated quality verification.
  • Build data pipelines to capture high-resolution CNC telemetry for predictive analytics.
  • Design custom fixtures and workholding solutions for high-precision machining of large components.

What we're looking for

  • 1+ years of hands-on CNC machining and programming experience.
  • Strong Python programming skills and proficiency with CAM software.
  • Experience deploying multi-axis CNC processes in production environments.
  • Expertise in 5-axis CNC milling, high-speed machining, and precision finishing.
  • Knowledge of statistical process control, GD&T, and data-driven methods for quality prediction.
  • Direct experience CNC machining rocket engine chambers or nozzles.

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