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Propulsion Engineer (Raptor Final Assembly & Tube Shop)

SpaceX· Raptor Final Assembly - Engineering
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Hawthorne, CA$100k - $130kFull-timePosted 5d ago

About the role

Propulsion Engineer responsible for overseeing build/test processes, development and qualification of assembly processes, and tooling for high-volume production of SpaceX Raptor engines in the Final Assembly & Tube Shop.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the build and test processes for the Raptor final assembly & Tube Shop production area
  • Develop, qualify, and refine assembly processes to enable high volume production of engines
  • Collaborate with design, build, reliability teams, internal production teams, and external vendors to improve production efficiency
  • Work with design engineering to develop design and manufacturing standards and a maintainable system of requirements
  • Resolve build issues, disposition nonconforming conditions, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions
  • Provide ownership of tooling design, fabrication, qualification and improvement based on data
  • Design tooling for new and existing products to support rate production
  • Streamline existing production builds to minimize cost while improving quality and efficiency
  • Implement standard practices, troubleshooting guides, and standard repair procedures, including planning documents review/approval

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical, aerospace, or manufacturing engineering
  • 1+ years of mechanical design and manufacturing experience from industry or collegiate projects (e.g., Formula SAE, Baja SAE, Design Build Fly)

Skills

Nice to have:Fluid and electrical system understandingDocumentation and configuration managementTest plans, procedures, and go/no-go judgmentsDesign for Manufacturability and Assembly (DFMA)NX (UG) CAD and GD&T

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Disability and life insurance
  • Paid parental leave and other discounts/perks
  • Paid vacation (3 weeks) and 10+ paid holidays per year
  • Potential discretionary bonuses and stock/stock purchase plan
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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