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SpaceX · 4 hours ago

Propulsion Engineer, Components Manufacturing Fabrication (Raptor)

Hawthorne, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$110K/yr - $130K/yr

1+ years exp

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. The Propulsion Engineer will develop and oversee manufacturing processes for Raptor engine components, ensuring reliability and manufacturability while collaborating with design teams and managing production goals.

Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop fabrication manufacturing & integration processes for thermal protection, components & assemblies in the Raptor engine family. Question requirements, delete parts and processes, simplify/optimize, accelerate, and automate component deliveries

Conceptualize, demonstrate, and drive to completion innovative manufacturing processes to support high rate production targets

Regularly challenge each process, part, and operation while working closely with design/development engineers to create the most manufacturable and reliable engine hardware possible

Oversee introduction and implementation of new products and product revisions, frequently multiple at a given time

Maintain a sense of holistic ownership over the production line, including process consistency, quality, tooling, capital equipment, ergonomics, and safety

Spearhead root cause investigations that arise in development, production, test, integration and launch, implementing corrective actions, proactively seeking out hardware issues and implementing solutions early

Coordinate team of peers through informal leadership and self-directed program organization to achieve goals. Assign clear responsibilities, motivating and holding teammates accountable for execution

Interface with internal fabrication shops as well as vendors to meet production goals

Work with production teams to ensure the hardware you are responsible for is delivered on time or ahead of schedule

Qualification

Engine designFluid systemsManufacturing processesDesign for manufacturabilityProject managementCollaborative skillsProblem solvingCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsDetail oriented

Required

Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline

1+ years of experience with engine, fluid, or system design, development, fabrication, assembly, or test (internship or project team experience is applicable)

This is a hands-on position that will require standing for long durations of your day and working directly with hardware on the floor

Must be comfortable stooping, bending, and standing

Position may require occasional travel, long hours, or weekend work

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State