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Operations Engineer (Raptor)

SpaceX· Raptor Operations
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Hawthorne, CA$100k - $160kFull-timePosted 2mo ago

About the role

Raptor Operations Engineer role at SpaceX focused on factory/building and process optimization for the Raptor engine program. Responsible for factory layouts, process improvements, project execution, and cross-functional collaboration to enable rapid production of space hardware.

Responsibilities

  • Design and own factory and production area layouts following the rules of clear visual indicators and linear flow
  • Conduct job walks with vendors, negotiate prices and hold vendors to schedule
  • Host process walks of production lines, and ask questions to determine what process steps can be deleted or simplified and help kick off the changes
  • Execute on complex projects in the minimum amount of time and expense to the business
  • Get hands-on, lead by example to gets projects completed rapidly
  • Actively develop system and process improvements between production teams
  • Develop tools to analyze delivery, capacity, cost problems for production to guide decisions

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline
  • 1+ years of professional or internship experience in a manufacturing environment

Skills

Required:Factory layout designVendor managementProcess optimization
Nice to have:Project managementCross-functional collaboration

Benefits

  • Long-term incentives (stock 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
  • Discounts and perks
  • 3 weeks of paid vacation with 10+ paid holidays per year
  • Paid sick leave as per company policy
Last updated Sep 30, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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