Manufacturing Engineer, Chamber and Nozzle (Raptor)

SpaceX
United States
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 100,000 - 160,000 annuallyFunction: Industrial, Process & Manufacturing EngineeringExperience: 1+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Continuous improvement","Collaboration","High ownership","Work well under aggressive schedules"]

Design, implement, and scale CNC machining processes that produce the Raptor engine’s combustion chamber and nozzle for Starship. You’ll develop CAM toolpaths and programming, deploy closed-loop CNC monitoring and in-process metrology, and build data pipelines for SPC and predictive quality analytics. Partner with propulsion, materials, and production teams to translate new designs into repeatable, high-throughput machining while driving continuous improvement in yield and cycle time.

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Manufacturing Engineer, Chamber and Nozzle (Raptor)

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Job Summary

Design, implement, and scale CNC machining processes that produce the Raptor engine’s combustion chamber and nozzle for Starship. You’ll develop CAM toolpaths and programming, deploy closed-loop CNC monitoring and in-process metrology, and build data pipelines for SPC and predictive quality analytics. Partner with propulsion, materials, and production teams to translate new designs into repeatable, high-throughput machining while driving continuous improvement in yield and cycle time.
Location: United States
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Industrial, Process & Manufacturing Engineering
Seniority: Entry level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Develop and iteratively improve CNC machining processes for Raptor combustion chambers and nozzles, including multi-axis milling, turning, and precision finishing.
  • •Develop and optimize CNC programs, toolpaths, and machining strategies for complex components using advanced CAM and offline programming.
  • •Implement closed-loop CNC process control with real-time monitoring to maintain tight tolerances and prevent defects.
  • •Build data pipelines for CNC telemetry and apply SPC, predictive analytics, and machine learning to minimize scrap and optimize parameters.
  • •Design fixtures and own CNC software infrastructure (post-processors, macros, simulation, digital twin integration) while collaborating with teams to translate new designs into robust processes.
Travel: Low travel

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 100,000 - 160,000 annually
Equity and Bonus:Equity
Perks:Health InsuranceVisionDental401kPaid ParentalPaid Leave

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline.
  • •1+ year of hands-on experience with CNC machining and programming for metallic components.
  • •Programming skills in Python and proficiency with CAM software, G-code, and CNC controllers.
  • •Ability to deploy multi-axis CNC processes and in-process metrology in production environments.
  • •Comfort working with hardware on the floor and willingness to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
Experience:1+ yearsCNC machiningManufacturingRocket propulsionAerospaceCAMMachine learning
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:Continuous improvementCollaborationHigh ownershipWork well under aggressive schedules
Languages:English
Tech Stack:CNC machiningCNC programmingMulti-axis millingTurningPrecision finishingCAM softwareG-codeCNC controllersClosed-loop process controlCutting force monitoringVibration monitoringSpindle loadTemperature monitoringTool wear trackingTool path optimizationOffline programmingPythonTool wearSPCStatistical process control

Eligibility

Nationality:US National

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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