Propulsion Technician (Raptor Printer Automation & Controls)

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX, Hawthorne, CA, is seeking a Propulsion Technician (Raptor Printer Automation & Controls) to drive build, assembly and commissioning of in-house additive manufacturing printers. You will work with design/build engineers, automation/controls engineers and toolmakers to advance cutting-edge manufacturing technology.

The role requires hands-on problem-solving, flexibility, and a strong background in electrical/automation within manufacturing settings, enabling reliable production of

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency
• 1+ years of electrical or automation & controls experience in manufacturing or production environments

Responsibilities

• Build, fabricate, assemble and commission 3D printers and subsystems
• Collaborate with design/build engineers, automation/controls engineers and toolmakers to develop in-house additive manufacturing printers

Skills

Industrial automation

Electrical wiring

Panel building

Troubleshooting

Engineering drawings

Reading schematics

GD&T

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Laser tracker

Coordinate measuring machine

HMI/PLC

Job description

Hawthorne, CA

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

PROPULSION TECHNICIAN (RAPTOR PRINTER AUTOMATION & CONTROLS)

We are seeking a highly motivated, adaptable, and detail-oriented technician with a strong industrial background to drive the build and development of our in-house additive manufacturing printers. You’ll collaborate closely with design/build engineers, automation/controls engineers, and toolmakers to fabricate, assemble, and commission 3D printers and their subsystems. This role demands flexibility, autonomy, hands-on problem-solving, and a passion for advancing cutting-edge manufacturing technology at SpaceX.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 1+ years of electrical or automation & controls experience in manufacturing or production environments

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 3+ years in a professional manufacturing, production, or industrial role with emphasis on electrical systems, controls, or automation
• Experience with electrical wiring, panel building, cable management, and termination of industrial components (motors, sensors, PLCs, HMIs, safety circuits)
• Knowledge of industrial automation systems, including PLC programming/troubleshooting, I/O, and basic controls logic
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and control drawings
• Experience commissioning, troubleshooting, and maintaining electrical/automation systems on production equipment
• Experience with laser tracker/articulated arm/coordinate measuring machine, all bench inspection equipment
• Comfortable adapting to a mix of repetitive production tasks and innovative process development
• Ability to communicate effectively across all organizational levels
• Ability to solve complex problems with minimal supervision on tight-schedules
• Positive attitude and able to work well on a team
• Able to stay organized with strong attention to detail
• Able to read mechanical and engineering drawings and interpret tolerances (including GD&T)
• Experience lifting, rigging, and preparing for heavy crane operations of complicated parts

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: