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SpaceX · 18 hours ago

Propulsion Engineer, Components Manufacturing (Raptor)

Hawthorne, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$95K/yr - $115K/yr

1+ years exp

SpaceX is a company focused on developing technologies for space exploration and enabling human life on Mars. The Propulsion Engineer will be responsible for developing manufacturing processes for advanced engine control components, ensuring reliability and manufacturability while working closely with design and production teams.

Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop manufacturing and integration processes for 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 design experienceFluid systems knowledgeDesign for manufacturabilityProject management skillsCollaborative skillsCommunicationProblem solvingDetail orientedOrganizational skills

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