Welding Automation Engineer, Chamber and Nozzle (Raptor)

SpaceX
United States
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 100,000 - 160,000 annuallyFunction: QA, Test & Release EngineeringExperience: 1+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["High ownership","Organizational skills","Written communication","Oral communication","Collaboration"]

Design and scale automated and manual welding processes for the Raptor combustion chamber and nozzle, enabling higher throughput, better weld consistency, and fewer defects. Own automated weld path optimization, real-time monitoring with advanced sensors, and manufacturing telemetry data pipelines to support SPC, predictive analytics, and ML-driven quality improvements. Build fixtures and material handling solutions, apply scripting and PLC logic for continuous improvement, and partner with propulsion, materials, production, and supply chain teams to convert designs into robust, scalable manufacturing.

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Welding Automation Engineer, Chamber and Nozzle (Raptor)

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Job Summary

Design and scale automated and manual welding processes for the Raptor combustion chamber and nozzle, enabling higher throughput, better weld consistency, and fewer defects. Own automated weld path optimization, real-time monitoring with advanced sensors, and manufacturing telemetry data pipelines to support SPC, predictive analytics, and ML-driven quality improvements. Build fixtures and material handling solutions, apply scripting and PLC logic for continuous improvement, and partner with propulsion, materials, production, and supply chain teams to convert designs into robust, scalable manufacturing.
Location: United States
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: QA, Test & Release Engineering
Seniority: Entry level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Develop, deploy, and iteratively improve automated welding systems for Raptor combustion chambers and nozzles, including manual and automated arc and beam welding processes.
  • •Design and optimize automated weld paths, parameters, and sequences for complex geometries in regenerative cooling channels and nozzle structures.
  • •Implement weld process control with real-time monitoring of arc characteristics, temperature, seam tracking, and penetration using advanced sensors.
  • •Build and maintain data pipelines to enable statistical process control, predictive analytics, and machine learning for defect reduction and process optimization.
  • •Drive continuous improvement using scripting (Python), PLC logic, and process modeling; partner with propulsion, materials, production, and supply chain teams to resolve nonconformances and improve manufacturability.
Travel: Low travel

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 100,000 - 160,000 annually
Perks:MedicalVisionDental401kLife InsurancePaid ParentalPaid Leave

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline.
  • •1+ years of experience with welding processes for complex metallic components.
  • •Strong programming skills in Python and experience with industrial automation (robotic welding systems, PLCs, or real-time controllers).
  • •Demonstrated success deploying robotic welding, laser welding, or vision-guided welding systems in production environments.
  • •Ability to work effectively with technicians, engineers, and managers in a fast-paced, high-ownership environment.
Experience:1+ years
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:High ownershipOrganizational skillsWritten communicationOral communicationCollaboration
Languages:English
Tech Stack:PythonPLCRobotic weldingLaser weldingVision-guided weldingArc weldingBeam weldingReal-time monitoringMachine learningStatistical process controlPredictive analyticsUltrasonicX-rayCTThermographyGTAWPlasma processesOffline robot programmingWeld simulationGD&T

Eligibility

Nationality:US National
Work Authorization:Authorization required. Sponsorship not provided.

Company Brief

SpaceX
Designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft for commercial and government customers, aiming to reduce space transportation costs and enable human life on Mars through reusable launch vehicles and integrated space systems.
Industry: Aerospace Manufacturing
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Established Company
Valuation: Hectocorn (USD 100B+)
Funding: Series E+
Headquarters: Hawthorne, United States
Founded: 2002
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