Aerospace Additive Technician — RAPTOR, 1st Shift

United States Digital Space LLC; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

401(k) retirement plan

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid vacation & holidays

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC is seeking an Additive Technician (RAPTOR) to set up, operate and hand over metal powder bed fusion printers for the Raptor Engine. You will support post-print processing, ensure safety and quality, and work across multiple additive manufacturing tasks on a dynamic floor.

The role requires 1+ years in hardware assembly or maintenance, with strong reading of drawings and procedures. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits accompany the position.

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent.
• 1+ years of experience with hardware assembly, maintenance, and/or operating and maintaining complex machinery.
• Ability to read, interpret and work from drawings, controlled documentation and processes.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate and turn over various additive manufacturing printers according to procedures, specifications, and instructions.
• Fully support all post printing operations including powder removal, support removal, borescope inspections.
• Ensure procedures are followed to maintain safety and deliver defect-free hardware.
• Keep a clean, organized, and maintained workspace.
• Ensure product quality and conformance to specifications and engineering requirements.
• Develop and implement efficiency improvement projects.
• Maintain consumable supply inventory and complete cycle counts.
• Independently perform verifications and document results clearly.
• Assist engineers with development build ups or tear downs.
• Operate post processing equipment such as drills, handheld grinders and CNC machines.
• Flex to support other Additive or Raptor areas as needed.
• Adapt with process changes and updates to work instructions.

Skills

Hardware assembly

Maintenance

Machinery operation

Reading drawings

Communication skills

Team engagement

Adaptability

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CNC machines

Drills

Handheld grinders

Job description

United States Digital Space LLC is seeking an Additive Technician (RAPTOR) to set up, operate and hand over metal powder bed fusion printers for the Raptor Engine. You will support post-print processing, ensure safety and quality, and work across multiple additive manufacturing tasks on a dynamic floor.

The role requires 1+ years in hardware assembly or maintenance, with strong reading of drawings and procedures. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits accompany the position.