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Propulsion Engineer, Components Manufacturing (Raptor)

SpaceX· Raptor Components - Engineering
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Hawthorne, CA$100k - $115kFull-timePosted 6mo ago

About the role

Hardware-focused propulsion engineer responsible for developing and industrializing manufacturing and integration processes for Raptor engine components, leading design for manufacturability, coordinating with suppliers and test teams, and contributing to Starship propulsion architecture.

Responsibilities

  • Develop manufacturing & integration processes for components & assemblies in the Raptor engine family. Question requirements, delete parts and processes, simplify/optimize, accelerate, and automate component deliveries
  • Conceptualize, demonstrate, and drive to completion innovative manufacturing processes to support high rate production targets
  • Regularly challenge each process, part, and operation while working closely with design/development engineers to create the most manufacturable and reliable engine hardware possible
  • Oversee introduction and implementation of new products and product revisions, frequently multiple at a given time
  • Maintain a sense of holistic ownership over the production line, including process consistency, quality, tooling, capital equipment, ergonomics, and safety
  • Spearhead root cause investigations that arise in development, production, test, integration and launch, implementing corrective actions, proactively seeking out hardware issues and implementing solutions early
  • Coordinate team of peers through informal leadership and self-directed program organization to achieve goals. Assign clear responsibilities, motivating and holding teammates accountable for execution
  • Interface with internal fabrication shops as well as vendors to meet production goals
  • Work with production teams to ensure the hardware you are responsible for is delivered on time or ahead of schedule

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline
  • 1+ years of experience with engine, fluid, or system design, development, fabrication, assembly, or test (internship or project team experience is applicable)

Skills

Required:Manufacturing process developmentRoot cause investigation
Nice to have:Design for manufacturability (DFM)Project leadership / coordinationCommunication across multidisciplinary teams

Benefits

  • Long-term incentives (stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards)
  • Discretionary bonuses and Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Short and long-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • 3 weeks of paid vacation and 10+ paid holidays per year
  • Paid sick leave pursuant to company policy
Last updated Jul 8, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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