Propulsion Engineer (Raptor Components)

SpaceX(19 days ago)

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

About this role

Propulsion Engineer (Raptor Components) at SpaceX works on mechanical and electro-mechanical control assemblies for the Raptor engine, contributing to component design and cross-discipline integration to support Starship. The role focuses on delivering highly reliable, manufacturable hardware that operates in extreme thermal, pressure, and vibration environments while collaborating with suppliers, test, and flight teams.

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Required Skills

CAD
Mechanical Design
Fluid Systems
Root Cause
Component Testing
Manufacturing
Project Management
Electro-Mechanical
Valve Design
Actuators

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Physics
Master's Degree (Preferred)
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.