Propulsion Technician: Precision Machining & Assembly

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, dental coverage

Stock options

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC is seeking a Propulsion Technician (Raptor Production Machining) to manufacture, assemble, and test rocket hardware and sub-assemblies. This dynamic role requires the ability to troubleshoot, work autonomously on defined schedules, and maintain a relentless focus on safety and quality.

Candidates should have 1+ year of manufacturing experience, the ability to read drawings, and comfort using precision measuring tools.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency.
• 1+ years of experience in manufacturing.
• Bench close tolerance dimensions per blueprint.
• Experience with measuring instruments: mics, veneers, ultrasonic gauges.
• Experience with lean manufacturing and 5S.
• Experience using digital borescopes for inspection.
• Strong math, basic computer, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently or in a team to meet schedules.
• Operate and readouts on automated asset UIs and hydrostatic test booths.

Responsibilities

• Grind, file, or sand surfaces using hand tools, power tools, and machines.
• Chase machine cut threads to size.
• Polish tight tolerance surfaces.
• Wash parts after deburr process.
• Inspect surfaces, threads, and edges for defects.
• Remove defects and smooth uneven surfaces.
• Use tools and fluid flow to remove chips from passages.
• Borescope parts to check internal defects.
• Read and interpret technical drawings and follow instructions.
• Operate forklifts, cranes, and heavy equipment.
• Operate test cells and related instruments as described.
• Operate machinery like vacuum furnaces and hydrostatic booths.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Hands-on experience

Troubleshooting

Independent work

Teamwork

Written and verbal communication

Ability to learn

Read drawings

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Tools

Digital borescopes

Test instrumentation

Hydrostatic test equipment

Job description

United States Digital Space LLC is seeking a Propulsion Technician (Raptor Production Machining) to manufacture, assemble, and test rocket hardware and sub-assemblies. This dynamic role requires the ability to troubleshoot, work autonomously on defined schedules, and maintain a relentless focus on safety and quality.

Candidates should have 1+ year of manufacturing experience, the ability to read drawings, and comfort using precision measuring tools.