Aerospace Additive Technician (Raptor) - Build Impact

United States Digital Space LLC; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

401(k) retirement plan

Medical, vision, and dental coverage

Paid vacation and holidays

Parental leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

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 Raptor engine projects. The role emphasizes safety, efficiency, and adherence to procedures while delivering defect-free hardware.

The ideal candidate has a HS diploma and 1+ years in hardware assembly or machinery operation, with strong attention to detail, ability to read drawings, and willingness to work overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalency certificate.
• 1+ years of experience with hardware assembly, maintenance, and/or operating and maintaining complex machinery.
• Experience with large industrial equipment.
• Ability to read, interpret and work from drawings, controlled documentation and processes such as: assembly procedures/work instructions, schematics, engineering drawings, and parts list.
• Experience working in the military or at an aerospace manufacturing company (spacecraft, aircraft, etc.).
• Experience driving engagement with others, taking initiative, and helping push the team to new levels.
• Strong computer literacy skills with an understanding of how to maximize current technologies.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience working with or on complex machinery (examples: repairing a pump system, car mechanic, etc).
• Proven track record of high-quality work, attention to detail, and high level throughput.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate and turn over various additive manufacturing printers according to procedures, specifications, and instructions
• Fully support all post printing operations. Includes but not limited to: powder removal, support removal, borescope and other inspections
• Always ensure procedures are followed to ensure safety and to deliver defect free hardware
• Keep a clean, organized, and thoroughly maintained work space
• Ensure product quality and conformance to specifications and/or engineering requirements
• Develop and implement efficiency improvement projects
• Maintain consumable supply inventory, and complete cycle counts
• Independently perform verifications and document results in a clear, precise, and complete manner
• Assist engineers with development build ups or tear downs
• Operate post processing equipment such as drills, handheld grinders and CNC machines as required
• Able to flex support other areas of the Additive or Raptor organization to assist areas in need
• Ability to adapt with process change and updates to work instructions.

Skills

Read engineering drawings

Team collaboration

Strong communicator

Initiative and leadership

Problem solving

Safety compliance

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Powder bed fusion equipment

Boreshop inspection tools

Drills

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 Raptor engine projects. The role emphasizes safety, efficiency, and adherence to procedures while delivering defect-free hardware.

The ideal candidate has a HS diploma and 1+ years in hardware assembly or machinery operation, with strong attention to detail, ability to read drawings, and willingness to work overtime as needed.