This role pays less than
81%
of similar roles. Most pay
$123,500–$170,000
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$115k
versus about
$147k
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
707 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$130,000–$165,000
across 462 roles with salary data.
The Welding Automation Engineer, Chamber and Nozzle (Raptor) joins a team focused on manufacturing rocket engine components featuring complex geometries like regenerative cooling channels and thin-walled high-temperature alloys. This role involves designing, implementing, and scaling manual and automated welding systems to improve production throughput and consistency for combustion chambers and nozzles. Day-to-day responsibilities include optimizing weld paths, developing data pipelines for manufacturing telemetry, and creating fixture solutions for various materials. The position requires expertise in arc and beam welding, Python scripting, PLC logic, and real-time process control using advanced sensors. Candidates should possess skills in robotic welding, laser welding, and the fabrication of nickel, copper, and stainless steel alloys. This role solves critical manufacturing challenges by ensuring high-precision weld quality for components that must withstand extreme thermal and pressure cycles during repeated rocket engine use.
Python
PLC
LabVIEW
Siemens
Fanuc
ABB
Kuka
robotic process automation
Machine Vision
Predictive Analytics
Machine Learning
Data Pipelines
GD&T
Metrology
Statistical Process Control
CNC Machining
CAM Software
Python
G-code
Digital Twin
Statistical Process Control
GD&T
Design for Manufacturability (DFM)
Metrology
CMM
Machine Learning
Data Pipelines
Post-processor Development
Non-destructive Evaluation
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