Raptor Propulsion Machining Technician – 2nd Shift

SpaceX; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 31,684 - 52,348; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

401(k) retirement plan

Health, vision, dental

Paid parental leave

3 weeks paid vacation

10+ paid holidays

Job summary

SpaceX in Hawthorne, CA is seeking a Propulsion Technician (Raptor Production Machining) on the 2nd shift to manufacture, assemble and test rocket hardware and sub‑assemblies. Candidates bring solid mechanical knowledge, hands‑on experience and the ability to learn quickly; you will read drawings, use precision tools, operate test cells and heavy equipment while maintaining safety and quality.

Base pay varies by level from $23 to $38 per hour with full benefits including stock options, 401(k),

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency
• 1+ years of manufacturing experience
• Ability to work overtime and weekends
• Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs
• Willingness to work 2nd shift (2:45 PM - 12:45 AM)

Responsibilities

• Grind, file, or sand surfaces of metal items, utilizing a variety of hand tools, power tools, and machines
• Chase machine cut threads to size
• Polish tight tolerance surface finishes
• Wash parts that have gone through deburr process
• Inspect surface finishes, threads, and broken edges
• Remove defects and smooth uneven surfaces
• Use tools and fluid flow to remove chips/debris from passages in parts
• Borescope parts to check for internal defects and debris
• Read and interpret technical drawings and follow detailed work instructions
• Operate forklifts, cranes and heavy equipment
• Operate test cell instrumentation and use computer network systems as well as test units as described in the test instruction
• Operate machinery such as vacuum furnaces, ultrasonic immersion, proof/waterflow booths

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Hands-on experience

Troubleshooting

Reading drawings

Safety consciousness

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

1+ years manufacturing experience

Tools

Ultrasonic thickness gauges

Micrometer

Borescope usage

Digital borescopes

Job description

SpaceX in Hawthorne, CA is seeking a Propulsion Technician (Raptor Production Machining) on the 2nd shift to manufacture, assemble and test rocket hardware and sub‑assemblies. Candidates bring solid mechanical knowledge, hands‑on experience and the ability to learn quickly; you will read drawings, use precision tools, operate test cells and heavy equipment while maintaining safety and quality.

Base pay varies by level from $23 to $38 per hour with full benefits including stock options, 401(k),