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Welding Automation Engineer, Chamber and Nozzle (Raptor)

SpaceX· Raptor Chamber and Nozzle - Engineering
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Hawthorne, CA$100k - $130kFull-timePosted 4w ago

About the role

Engineer with deep expertise in automated welding to develop, implement, and scale welding systems for SpaceX's Raptor engine combustion chamber and nozzle, focusing on complex geometries, regenerative cooling, high-temperature alloys, and rapid production iteration.

Responsibilities

  • Develop, deploy and iteratively improve automated welding systems for Raptor combustion chambers and nozzles, including manual and automated arc and beam welding processes
  • Design and optimize automated weld paths, parameters, and sequences for complex geometries in regenerative cooling channels and nozzle structures
  • Implement weld process control with real-time monitoring of arc characteristics, temperature, seam tracking, and penetration using advanced sensors
  • Build and maintain data pipelines that capture manufacturing telemetry to enable statistical process control, predictive analytics, and machine learning models for defect reduction and process optimization
  • Develop fixture and material handling solutions that support high-precision welding in a wide variety of forms and materials
  • Drive continuous improvement of welding automation through scripting (Python), PLC logic, and advanced process modeling to reduce cycle time and scrap rates
  • Partner closely with propulsion design, materials, production, and supply chain teams to convert new designs into robust, scalable processes, resolve nonconformances, and drive design changes that improve manufacturability, reliability, and performance

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline
  • 1+ years of experience with welding processes for complex metallic components

Skills

Required:PythonWelding processes for complex metallic components
Nice to have:Industrial automation

Benefits

  • Long-term incentives including company 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
  • Paid vacation (3 weeks) and 10+ paid holidays per year
  • Paid sick leave as per policy
  • Various discounts and perks
Last updated Sep 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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