Propulsion Engineer, Combustion Devices Manufacturing (Raptor)

SpaceX
United States
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Manufacturing & Production OperationsExperience: 1+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Problem-solving","Communication","Teamwork","Detail-oriented","Organizational skills"]

Propulsion Engineer at SpaceX focused on developing and optimizing production processes for combustion device components and assemblies in the Raptor engine family. You will collaborate with design, development, and production teams to improve manufacturability, reliability, and high-rate production targets, while owning the production line and interfacing with internal shops and vendors.

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Propulsion Engineer, Combustion Devices Manufacturing (Raptor)

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Job Summary

Propulsion Engineer at SpaceX focused on developing and optimizing production processes for combustion device components and assemblies in the Raptor engine family. You will collaborate with design, development, and production teams to improve manufacturability, reliability, and high-rate production targets, while owning the production line and interfacing with internal shops and vendors.
Location: United States
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Manufacturing & Production Operations

Key Responsibilities

  • •Develop manufacturing and integration processes for combustion device components & assemblies in the Raptor engine family
  • •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

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Health InsuranceVisionDental401kPaid Parental

Key Requirements

  • •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)
Experience:1+ yearsAerospaceRocketManufacturing
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:Problem-solvingCommunicationTeamworkDetail-orientedOrganizational skills
Languages:English
Tech Stack:DFMWeldingBrazingMetalworking

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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