Propulsion Technician — Foundry for Launch Vehicles

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

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC seeks a Propulsion Technician (Raptor Foundry) to join a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will operate robotic systems, manage burnout furnaces, and support casting mold production while driving process improvements and cost reductions.

We value hands-on experience in industrial manufacturing, foundry processes, cleanup, and safety. Shift starts 5:00 AM, with overtime and weekend work as needed, in Hawthorne, CA.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of hands-on experience in industrial manufacturing or production environments.
• Experience documenting process improvements and working in team-based production settings.
• Familiarity with foundry processes, large-scale industrial equipment, and robotics is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain robotic systems for shell manufacturing, including part loading, in-process inspection, and slurry sampling
• Perform operation of burnout furnaces, including cutting and placement of insulation on molds
• Assist pour operations team with mold transfer processes using robotic equipment, forklifts, and other assisted lift methods
• Operate large industrial equipment such as abrasive saws, waterjets, and grit blasting machinery to support de-shelling and casting mold operations
• Read and interpret work order instructions to blend and remove material using carbides or other hand tools, ensuring critical dimensional tolerances are met
• Handle part transfers and documentation using heat treat ovens
• Support SLA printing and related finishing/assembly tasks as part of broader production workflows
• Take initiative in problem solving, cost reductions, and process improvements
• Collaborate with design, tooling, and quality engineers to transition products from design to high-volume production
• Provide hands-on support across foundry operations to maintain efficiency and quality

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Quality control

Preventive maintenance

Metal fabrication

Robotics

Industrial automation

Problem solving

Process improvement

Education

High school diploma or equivalency certificate

Tools

HMI/PLC programming

Robotics control

Furnace operation

Job description

United States Digital Space LLC seeks a Propulsion Technician (Raptor Foundry) to join a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will operate robotic systems, manage burnout furnaces, and support casting mold production while driving process improvements and cost reductions.

We value hands-on experience in industrial manufacturing, foundry processes, cleanup, and safety. Shift starts 5:00 AM, with overtime and weekend work as needed, in Hawthorne, CA.