Propulsion Technician (Raptor Foundry)
Core
Operate heavy industrial equipment and robotic systems to manufacture rocket components via foundry processes, including casting, de-shelling, and finishing.
Role type
Foundry Technician (Propulsion)
Builds
Rocket engine casings and propulsion system components for launch vehicles
Domain
Aerospace manufacturing / Industrial foundry
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Heavy industrial equipment operation, Robotic system operation, Surface preparation and finishing, Metal fabrication, Preventive maintenance, Part inspection and quality control, Reading technical work orders, Manual dexterity for precision finishing
Preferred skills
Foundry processes experience, Investment casting, HMI/PLC/Robot programming familiarity, Process optimization, Cost reduction initiatives, Starting up new work centers
Technologies
Robotic systems, Burnout furnaces, Abrasive saws, Waterjets, Grit blasting machinery, Heat treat ovens, SLA printers
Responsibilities
Operate and maintain robotic systems for shell manufacturing, Perform operation of burnout furnaces and insulation placement, Assist pour operations with mold transfer, Operate large industrial equipment for de-shelling and casting, Read work orders to blend and remove material, Handle part transfers and documentation, Support SLA printing and finishing tasks, Collaborate with design and quality engineers on production transition
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level, hands-on IC