Propulsion 3D Printing Technician — 1st Shift

InvestedintheMission; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Medical coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid vacation

Discretionary bonuses

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

SpaceX in Hawthorne, CA seeks a Propulsion Technician (Raptor Manufacturing Systems) with a hands-on approach to build and develop in-house 3D printers and subsystems. You will work with engineers to fabricate, assemble, and commission hardware for advanced propulsion programs.

The role requires 1+ years in manufacturing and strong reading of drawings, GD&T, and instrumented inspection. Competitive wages, overtime, and strong benefits accompany this position.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ years of manufacturing or production experience.
• Strong manual dexterity and attention to detail.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and interpret tolerances (GD&T).
• Experience starting up new work centers and driving process optimization.

Responsibilities

• Build, assemble, and commission in-house additive manufacturing printers and subsystems.
• Collaborate with design/build and automation engineers to scale operations.
• Read drawings and interpret tolerances (GD&T) for precision assemblies.
• Set up and optimize production processes, equipment, and workflows.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Manual dexterity

Process optimization

GD&T interpretation

Reading drawings

Team communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Laser tracker

Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM)

Benchtop inspection tools

Job description

SpaceX in Hawthorne, CA seeks a Propulsion Technician (Raptor Manufacturing Systems) with a hands-on approach to build and develop in-house 3D printers and subsystems. You will work with engineers to fabricate, assemble, and commission hardware for advanced propulsion programs.

The role requires 1+ years in manufacturing and strong reading of drawings, GD&T, and instrumented inspection. Competitive wages, overtime, and strong benefits accompany this position.