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Propulsion Engineer, Combustion Devices Manufacturing (Raptor)

SpaceX· Raptor Combustion Devices - Engineering
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Hawthorne, CA$100k - $160kFull-timePosted 1mo ago

About the role

Propulsion Engineer responsible for developing, implementing, and optimizing production processes for Raptor combustion device sub-assemblies and components, collaborating with design/production teams to maximize manufacturability and reliability of the engine hardware.

Responsibilities

  • Develop manufacturing and integration processes for combustion device components & assemblies in the Raptor engine family
  • 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
  • Resolve recurring manufacturing nonconformance's and interface with quality team to implement corrective actions
  • Interact with a multi-disciplinary group of engineers and technicians on a daily basis in support of production, test, launch, and more
  • 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 developmentQuality and corrective actions
Nice to have:Design for manufacturability (DFM)

Benefits

  • Long-term incentives, including company stock or long-term cash awards
  • Potential discretionary bonuses
  • 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
  • 10+ paid holidays per year
  • Paid sick leave per company policy
Last updated Sep 2, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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