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Propulsion Technician (Raptor Production Machining)

SpaceX· Raptor Machining - Production
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Hawthorne, CA$23/hr - $27/hrFull-timePosted 4w ago

About the role

Propulsion technician responsible for manufacturing, assembly, and testing of rocket hardware and sub-assemblies for Raptor production machining, with flexibility to work on different systems, troubleshoot anomalies, and meet schedules while upholding safety and quality.

Responsibilities

  • Grind, file, or sand surfaces of metal items, utilizing a variety of hand tools, power tools, and machines
  • Chase machine cut threads to size
  • Polish tight tolerance surface finishes
  • Wash parts that have gone through deburr process
  • Inspect surface finishes, threads, and broken edges
  • Remove defects and smooth uneven surfaces
  • Use tools and fluid flow to remove chips/debris from passages in parts
  • Borescope parts to check for internal defects and debris
  • Read and interpret technical drawings and follow detailed work instructions
  • Operate forklifts, cranes and heavy equipment
  • Operate test cell instrumentation and use computer network systems as well as test units as described in the test instruction
  • Operate machinery such as vacuum furnaces, ultrasonic immersion, proof/waterflow booths

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate
  • 1+ years of experience in manufacturing

Skills

Required:Reading and interpreting technical drawings
Nice to have:Measuring instruments (mics, veneers, ultrasonic thickness gauges)Lean manufacturing and 5SDigital borescopes for visual inspectionProblem solving and decision makingIndependent/work in teamsAutomation asset interfaces and hydrostatic proof booth readouts

Benefits

  • Long-term incentives, including 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
  • 10+ paid holidays per year
Last updated Sep 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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