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SpaceX · 1 week ago

Propulsion Engineer, Chamber and Nozzle Manufacturing (Raptor)

Hawthorne, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$95K/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. As a Propulsion Engineer for Raptor Chamber and Nozzle Manufacturing, you will develop, implement, and optimize production processes for key components of the Raptor engine, ensuring the rapid manufacturing and integration of parts and assemblies.

Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Own the fabrication of parts, processes and assemblies within Raptor thrust chamber and nozzle extension manufacturing

Resolve nonconformance and manufacturing discrepancies, interfacing with cross-functional teams

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

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

Interact with a multi-disciplinary group of engineers and technicians on a daily basis in support of production, test, launch, and more

Identify, coordinate, and drive design changes related to department priorities such as simplification, reliability, and performance

Develop and continually improve the manufacturing processes, process flow, tooling, test processes and procedures, including layouts of production facilities

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

Oversee high volume of introduction and implementation of new products and product revisions

Interface with internal and external fabrication, automation and materials teams to meet production goals

Qualification

Manufacturing techniquesDesign for manufacturabilityEngineering drawingsData acquisition systemsProject managementCollaborationOrganizational skillsCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline

1+ years of hands-on fabrication, assembly, testing, and/or project management experience via internships, labs, clubs, extracurricular activities, or professional industry experience

Must be able stand for long durations (8 hours minimum) and work directly with hardware on the floor

Must be comfortable stooping, bending, and standing

Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed

10% travel in support of launch and test of hardware

Flexibility in working hours to production and launch cadence

Preferred

Ability to work well in an integrated and collaborative team environment including daily interactions with technicians, engineers, and managers

Experience with manufacturing techniques, processes, and equipment such as machining, brazing, welding, forming, tube bending, structural assembly, etc

Understanding of test methods/setups and data acquisition systems

Experience generating, reading, and interpreting engineering drawings

Expertise in design for manufacturability (DFM) with demonstrable success at taking products through development, testing, and production

Highly self-motivated with strong organizational and written/oral communication skills – able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment with the ongoing drive for continuous improvement in all aspects of work