Propulsion R&D Technician — Rapid Prototyping & Testing

InvestedintheMission; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

SpaceX in Hawthorne, CA is seeking a Propulsion R&D Technician for the Raptor program. You will rapidly prototype and test rocket hardware, assemble components, and work with engineers across disciplines in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has hands-on mechanical and electrical skills, ability to troubleshoot, and a track record of high performance. This role offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to contribute to NASA/SpaceX flight projects.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience with aerospace hardware assembly and mechanical systems.
• Familiarity with high pressure fluid systems, instrumentation, data and control systems, or test operations.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineering to design, develop, and fabricate new hardware.
• Build and test rocket components such as valves, regulators, and actuators.
• Assemble and integrate components, engines, and test rigs.
• Perform pneumatic and hydraulic testing, leak checks, and proof testing.
• Operate basic machining equipment and maintain calibration of test gear.

Skills

Aerospace hardware assembly

Mechanical systems troubleshooting

High pressure fluid systems

Instrumentation

Data and control systems

Test operations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Machining

Welding

3D printing

Pressurized systems testing

Job description

SpaceX in Hawthorne, CA is seeking a Propulsion R&D Technician for the Raptor program. You will rapidly prototype and test rocket hardware, assemble components, and work with engineers across disciplines in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has hands-on mechanical and electrical skills, ability to troubleshoot, and a track record of high performance. This role offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to contribute to NASA/SpaceX flight projects.