Manufacturing Engineer, Raptor Turbomachinery Verified today

SpaceX · Hawthorne, CA · Propulsion · first seen 2026-09-03

Manufacturing Engineer, Raptor Turbomachinery

As Manufacturing Engineer for Raptor production at SpaceX, you will develop, implement and optimize the production process for key sub-assemblies and components for the Raptor engine.

Responsibilities

  • Develop the manufacturing and integration processes for turbomachinery components and assemblies in the Raptor engine
  • Implement new manufacturing capabilities and resolve conflicting requirements creatively
  • Optimize existing requirements, approaches and processes based on measurement or test data
  • Develop and design tooling and processes for rapid and repeatable balance correction methods unique to part geometries
  • Develop, demonstrate and drive to completion innovative production processes to support high rate production targets
  • Maintain ownership for all aspects of the engine turbopumps including design, fabrication, and delivery schedule
  • Drive design and process changes that support program goals, through demonstration of feasibility
  • Work closely with design and development engineers and fabrication shops (internal and external) to get parts built and assembled
  • Assist with design, analysis, and integration of Raptor sub-assemblies to resolve non-conformance issues and develop sustainable repair procedures
  • Resolve recurring manufacturing discrepancies and interface with quality team to implement corrective actions
  • Interface with production technicians, engineering team, and leadership on a daily basis
  • Adapt to a fast-paced environment with evolving design and production challenges

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
  • 1 or more years of industry experience in propulsion or power generation product design, development, fabrication, assembly, or test

Preferred Skills and Experience

  • 3 or more years of experience with turbomachinery or rotating machinery, with expertise in dynamic balance processes
  • Ability to work in dynamic team environment
  • Expertise in design for manufacturability and design for assembly, successfully taking products through development, testing, and production
  • Experience in a medium or high-volume production environment within the aerospace industry

Additional Requirements

  • This is a hands-on position that may require standing for up to 4 hours a day and working directly with hardware on the floor
  • Able to stoop, bend, stand, and enter a confined space
  • Position may require long hours and weekend work
  • Must be willing to travel, up to 5%

Compensation

Pay Range:
Level 1: $100,000 to $130,000 per year
Level 2: $115,000 to $160,000 per year

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis based on job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is one part of your total rewards package. You may be eligible for long-term incentives in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards, discretionary bonuses, and Employee Stock Purchase Plan participation. Benefits include comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, 3 weeks of paid vacation, 10 or more paid holidays per year, and paid sick leave.

ITAR Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. Section 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. Section 1158, or be eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.