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Propulsion Engineer, Combustion Devices Manufacturing (Raptor)

Hawthorne, CA💼 Full-time💰 $1–$1🗓 2026-08-31 → 2026-09-26

Core

Develop, implement, and optimize production processes for key sub-assemblies and components of the Raptor engine.

Role type

Manufacturing process engineer (rocket propulsion)

Builds

Raptor engine combustion device components and assemblies

Domain

Aerospace propulsion / Rocket manufacturing

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

engine design, fluid system design, fabrication, assembly, test, design for manufacturability (DFM), structural engineering, fluid dynamics

Preferred skills

liquid rocket engine experience, pressurized fluid systems, aerospace metals (steel, aluminum, Inconel, molybdenum, niobium), brazing, welding

Technologies

Inconel, molybdenum, niobium

Responsibilities

Develop manufacturing and integration processes for combustion device components; Conceptualize and drive innovative manufacturing processes to high-rate production; Oversee introduction and implementation of new products and revisions; Resolve recurring manufacturing nonconformances and implement corrective actions; Interface with internal fabrication shops and vendors to meet production goals; Ensure hardware delivery on time or ahead of schedule

Seniority

Entry to Mid-level, hands-on IC

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