TIG Welder - Raptor Engine Fluid Systems

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

401(k) retirement plan

Medical, Vision and Dental coverage

Paid parental leave

3 weeks paid vacation

10+ paid holidays

Job summary

SpaceX in Hawthorne, CA is seeking a TIG Welder for the Raptor engine system team. You will weld, assemble, and fabricate fluid systems for the Raptor rocket engine, reading drawings and CAD to plan operations. Requires 1+ years of aerospace TIG welding and fitting welded assemblies.

The role offers growth in a high‑tech aerospace environment with overtime, a safe work area, and opportunities to contribute to space exploration milestones. Eligibility for U.S. export regulations applies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency
• 1+ years aerospace TIG welding
• 1+ years welding assemblies

Responsibilities

• Weld, assemble, and fabricate fluid systems for the Raptor engine.
• Repair casting defects via grinding, welding and blending.
• Read engineering drawings and CAD to plan welding operations; read and interpret work instructions and part drawings.
• Use calibrated tools – micrometers, depth gauges and calipers.
• Improve operations, reduce cycle time and collaborate with team.
• Operate shop equipment and forklifts.
• Conduct in-process inspection.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Own weld area equipment and processes.
• Identify cost reductions and process improvements.

Skills

Aerospace TIG welding

Tube fabrication

Blueprint reading

Cost reduction mindset

Overhead crane experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

AWS D17.1 / D1.2 certification

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Depth gauges

Forklift

Job description

SpaceX in Hawthorne, CA is seeking a TIG Welder for the Raptor engine system team. You will weld, assemble, and fabricate fluid systems for the Raptor rocket engine, reading drawings and CAD to plan operations. Requires 1+ years of aerospace TIG welding and fitting welded assemblies.

The role offers growth in a high‑tech aerospace environment with overtime, a safe work area, and opportunities to contribute to space exploration milestones. Eligibility for U.S. export regulations applies.