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Propulsion Technician (Raptor Printer Automation & Controls)

SpaceX· Raptor Propulsion R&D
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Hawthorne, CA$23/hr - $27/hrFull-timePosted 1mo ago

About the role

Technician to build, develop, and commission in-house additive manufacturing printers for SpaceX propulsion, collaborating with design/build engineers, automation/controls engineers, and toolmakers.

Responsibilities

  • Fabricate, assemble, and commission 3D printers and subsystems
  • Collaborate with design/build engineers, automation/controls engineers, and toolmakers
  • Drive build and development of in-house additive manufacturing printers
  • Adapt to a mix of repetitive production tasks and innovative process development
  • Communicate effectively across all organizational levels
  • Solve complex problems with minimal supervision on tight schedules

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate
  • 1+ years of electrical or automation & controls experience in manufacturing or production environments

Skills

Required:Electrical wiring and panel building
Nice to have:Industrial automation systemsReading electrical schematics and control drawingsCommissioning and troubleshooting electrical/automation systemsMeasurement instrumentationMechanical/drawing interpretation (GD&T)Rigging and heavy equipment prepCommunication and teamwork

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
  • Paid vacation (3 weeks)
  • 10+ paid holidays per year
  • Other discounts and perks
Last updated Sep 16, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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