4h ago
Manufacturing Automation Engineer, Chamber and Nozzle (Raptor)
Hawthorne, CA
$100k-$135k / year
full-timejunioraerospace
๐ Tech Stack
๐ผ About This Role
You'll design and scale automated manufacturing systems for Raptor engine combustion chambers and nozzles at SpaceX. Your work will directly enable high-volume production of critical rocket hardware for Starship. This role uniquely combines propulsion engineering with robotics, controls, and data systems.
๐ฏ What You'll Do
- Develop and deploy automated manufacturing systems for Raptor chambers and nozzles.
- Implement process control and in-situ monitoring for specialized manufacturing processes.
- Build data pipelines for telemetry and statistical process control.
- Design fixture and material handling solutions maintaining tight tolerances.
๐ Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in engineering.
- 1+ years of experience automating manufacturing processes for metallic components.
- U.S. citizenship or permanent residency due to ITAR regulations.
โจ Nice to Have
- Experience with robotic systems and industrial automation (PLC, LabVIEW, Fanuc, Kuka).
- Rocket engine chamber or nozzle manufacturing experience.
- Experience with machine vision or real-time process control.
๐ Benefits & Perks
- ๐๏ธ 3 weeks paid vacation plus 10+ holidays
- ๐ฅ Medical, vision, and dental coverage
- ๐ 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- ๐ Stock options or long-term cash awards
- ๐ฐ Potential discretionary bonuses
๐จ Hiring Process
Estimated timeline: 2-4 weeks ยท AI estimate
- 1Recruiter Screenยท 30 min
- 2Technical Interviewยท 60 min
- 3On-site Interviewยท Full day
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