← All roles

TIG Welder, Combustion Devices (Raptor) - 2nd Shift

SpaceX· Raptor Combustion Devices - Production
Apply on company site
Hawthorne, CA$23/hr - $27/hrfull-timePosted 5d ago

About the role

TIG Welding position on the Raptor engine system team responsible for construction and assembly of fluid systems for the Raptor rocket engine, including welding, fabrication, and repair of sub-assemblies.

Responsibilities

  • Welding, assembly, and fabrication of various fluid systems and sub-assembly components
  • Repair casting defects via grinding, welding and blending
  • Analyze engineering drawings and specifications to plan welding operations; read and interpret work instructions and part drawings (blueprints and CAD)
  • Use precision calibrated tools – micrometers, depth gauges and calipers
  • Improve operations, decrease process time, streamline work processes, and collaborate with team
  • Operate general shop equipment and vehicles (forklifts, boom lifts, scissor lifts, etc.)
  • Conduct in-process inspection
  • Maintain a clean and safe work area
  • Take operational ownership of weld area equipment and processes
  • Take initiative in problem solving, cost reductions, and process improvement

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate
  • 1+ years of experience with aerospace TIG welding
  • 1+ years of experience fitting welded assemblies

Skills

Required:Aerospace TIG weldingFitting welded assemblies
Nice to have:Blue print reading and layout

Benefits

  • 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
  • various discounts and perks
  • stock-based long-term incentives and discretionary bonuses (potential)
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

About SpaceX

defense-aero-and-safetysetter-30setter-30-2026-q1wing-list-2026wing-list-2026-giga-stage
Company profileWebsite

More open roles at SpaceX