Mechanical Engineer (Raptor Combustion Devices)

SpaceX(8 days ago)

Hawthorne, CAOnsiteFull TimeMedior$95,000 - $130,000Engineering

About this role

A Mechanical Engineer (Raptor Combustion Devices) at SpaceX is responsible for ownership of critical combustion hardware for the Raptor rocket engine, overseeing its design, analysis, development, testing, and production. The role works closely with cross-functional teams across development, production, test, and flight operations to ensure component reliability and integration into the engine architecture.

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Required Skills

CAD
DFMA
Structural Analysis
Thermal Analysis
Fluid Analysis
Siemens NX
GD&T
Finite Element
Manufacturing Processes
CNC Machining

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Qualifications

BS in Engineering or Physics
MS in Engineering or Physics
ITAR Eligibility

About SpaceX

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SpaceX is an aerospace manufacturer and launch services company that designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft. Founded in 2002 to revolutionize space technology and ultimately enable human life on other planets, it developed the Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy rockets, the Dragon crew/cargo spacecraft, and the next‑generation Starship — with a strong emphasis on reusable boosters. SpaceX provides commercial and government launch services (including crewed ISS missions, satellite deployments and rideshares) and operates the Starlink broadband constellation. The company is known for rapid iterative development and cost‑reduction through reuse to expand access to space.