Propulsion Engineer, Chamber and Nozzle Manufacturing (Raptor)

SpaceX

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Work type
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Location
Hawthorne, CA
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$100,000–$115,000 / yr
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TL;DR · Propulsion Engineer, Chamber and Nozzle Manufacturing (Raptor)

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SpaceX is hiring a Propulsion Engineer to join their Raptor team, focusing on the manufacturing of combustion chambers and nozzles for high-performance rocket engines. This senior-level role involves designing and scaling manufacturing processes to enhance production efficiency and quality while ensuring components meet stringent requirements for reliability and performance over hundreds of reuse cycles. Key responsibilities include developing fabrication methods, creating custom fixtures and tooling, building data pipelines for process control, collaborating with cross-functional teams on design-to-manufacturing transitions, and maintaining overall production line integrity. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in complex metallic component manufacturing, proficiency in machining, brazing, welding, forming, and tube bending techniques, and a strong background in DFM and statistical process control.

Skills

Python MATLAB SolidWorks AutoCAD ANSYS Six Sigma MES PLM ERP SQL Git AWS Kubernetes Terraform Docker CI/CD Prometheus Grafana

What you'll do

  • Own the fabrication and assembly of Raptor thrust chamber and nozzle extension hardware.
  • Develop and optimize manufacturing methods for complex metallic components, including joining and finishing processes.
  • Build data pipelines to capture manufacturing telemetry for process control and optimization.
  • Partner with design teams to convert new designs into scalable manufacturing processes.
  • Maintain production line consistency, quality, and introduce new products and revisions.
  • Interface with internal and external teams to meet high-volume production goals.

What we're looking for

  • 1+ years of hands-on experience with manufacturing process development for complex metallic components.
  • Expertise in design for manufacturability (DFM) and taking products through development, testing, and production.
  • Experience with manufacturing techniques such as machining, brazing, welding, forming, tube bending, structural assembly.
  • Understanding of test methods/setups and data acquisition systems.
  • Ability to work well in an integrated and collaborative team environment including daily interactions with technicians, engineers, and managers.

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