Propulsion Engineer (Raptor Final Assembly & Tube Shop) Verified today

Raptor Final Assembly & Tube Shop

You will be responsible for overseeing the build and test processes in the Raptor final assembly and tube shop production area. Working directly with hardware on the floor, you'll develop, qualify, and refine assembly processes to enable high-volume engine production.

Core Responsibilities

• Oversee build and test processes for Raptor final assembly and tube shop production
• Develop, qualify, and refine assembly processes for high-volume engine production
• Work with design engineering to develop design and manufacturing standards that reduce final assembly burden
• Resolve build issues, disposition nonconforming conditions, and perform root cause analysis with robust corrective actions
• Own tooling design, fabrication, qualification, and continuous improvement based on analysis and data
• Design tooling for new and existing products to support rate production
• Streamline existing production builds to minimize cost while improving quality and efficiency
• Implement standard practices, troubleshooting guides, and standard repair procedures
• Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams of design engineers, build engineers, reliability engineers, internal production teams, and external vendors

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, aerospace, or manufacturing engineering
• 1+ years of mechanical design and manufacturing experience from industry or collegiate engineering projects (Formula SAE, Baja SAE, Design Build Fly)

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Building and testing of fluid and electrical systems; interpreting schematics
• Documentation and configuration management
• Writing test plans and procedures; providing go/no-go judgment and rationale
• Experience taking products through development cycle to full-volume production
• Manufacturing processes including machining, welding, drilling, and automation
• Design for Manufacturability and Assembly (DfMA)
• NX (UG or equivalent) CAD and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
• Process development, facility and line layouts
• PFMEA and error proofing
• Ability to work with minimal supervision

Additional Requirements

• Ability to work directly with hardware on the floor for extended periods
• Position may require extended hours and weekend work

Compensation

Level 1: $100,000 to $130,000 annually
Level 2: $115,000 to $160,000 annually

Actual level and salary determined case-by-case based on job-related knowledge, skills, education, and experience. Additional compensation includes eligibility for long-term incentives (company stock or long-term cash awards), discretionary bonuses, employee stock purchase plan, comprehensive medical/vision/dental coverage, 401(k) retirement plan, disability and life insurance, paid parental leave, 3 weeks paid vacation, and 10+ paid holidays per year.

US Person Requirement

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