Raptor Chamber & Nozzle Automation Engineer

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid parental leave

Paid vacation

Job summary

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP (SpaceX) in Hawthorne, CA is seeking a Manufacturing Automation Engineer to design and implement automated manufacturing processes for Raptor engines. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and 1+ years of experience in manufacturing automation of metallic components. Key responsibilities include developing systems for combustion chambers and nozzles while collaborating with design and production teams. This position offers a salary range of $100,000 - $115,000 for Level I and $110,000 - $135,000 for Level II roles, alongside comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience automating manufacturing processes for metallic components.
• Demonstrated experience with robotic systems and real-time process control.

Responsibilities

• Develop automated manufacturing systems for Raptor combustion chambers and nozzles.
• Implement process control and monitoring for manufacturing processes.
• Build data pipelines for manufacturing telemetry.

Skills

Programming skills in Python

Industrial automation experience

Experience with robotic systems

Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments

Experience in rocket engine manufacturing

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline

Tools

PLC

LabVIEW

Beckhof

Siemens

Fanuc

ABB

Kuka

Job description

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP (SpaceX) in Hawthorne, CA is seeking a Manufacturing Automation Engineer to design and implement automated manufacturing processes for Raptor engines. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and 1+ years of experience in manufacturing automation of metallic components. Key responsibilities include developing systems for combustion chambers and nozzles while collaborating with design and production teams. This position offers a salary range of $100,000 - $115,000 for Level I and $110,000 - $135,000 for Level II roles, alongside comprehensive benefits.