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Manufacturing Automation Engineer, Chamber and Nozzle (Raptor)

SpaceX· Raptor Chamber and Nozzle - Engineering
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Hawthorne, CA$100k - $160kFull-timePosted 4w ago

About the role

Engineer to design, implement, and scale automated manufacturing processes for SpaceX's Raptor engine combustion chamber and nozzle, focusing on complex geometries, regenerative cooling, tight tolerances, and high-reliability production for Starship.

Responsibilities

  • Develop, deploy and iteratively improve automated manufacturing systems for Raptor combustion chambers and nozzles, including robotic process automation and smart factory initiatives.
  • Implement process control and in-situ monitoring for specialized manufacturing processes to build chamber and nozzle components.
  • Build and maintain data pipelines capturing manufacturing telemetry for statistical process control, predictive analytics, and machine learning models for defect reduction and process optimization.
  • Design fixture and material handling solutions that support chamber/nozzle build and assembly while maintaining tight geometric tolerances.
  • Drive continuous improvement of manufacturing automation through scripting (Python), PLC logic, and advanced process modeling to reduce cycle time and scrap rates.
  • Partner 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.
  • Establish version-controlled automation software with rigorous testing to ensure reliable, repeatable, and safe manufacturing systems.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline.
  • 1+ years of experience automating manufacturing processes for metallic components.

Skills

Required:PythonPLC programming / industrial automationRobotics / machine vision / real-time process control
Nice to have:Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)Data analytics / predictive modeling

Benefits

  • Long-term incentives (stock or long-term cash awards)
  • 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 in accordance with company policy
  • Various discounts and perks
Last updated Sep 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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