Additive Manufacturing Engineer (Raptor)
Core
Design, development, and testing of additive manufacturing processes, machines, software, and part design for SpaceX's Raptor program.
Role type
Senior IC additive manufacturing engineer (aerospace)
Builds
Robust and repeatable printer platforms and high-quality metal parts for aerospace applications
Domain
Aerospace manufacturing and additive manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
additive manufacturing process control, machine operation and troubleshooting, metal alloy processing (titanium, nickel-based), process data analysis, trade studies using first principles, compressible/incompressible flow, thermodynamics, thermochemistry, mechanics, materials science, electrical circuits, aerospace design and test specifications
Preferred skills
Master's in aeronautical/astronautical/mechanical engineering, optics and lasers knowledge, pressure/hot-fire/environmental testing experience
Technologies
powder-bed and powder-fed additive machines, SMC-S-016, NASA-STD-5009, AIAA-S-080, NASA-STD-5017
Responsibilities
Drive projects to improve printer platform robustness and repeatability based on machine issues and sensor data; collaborate with design teams to optimize features for additive manufacturing; generate and optimize build files for high-quality parts; work with materials engineers to develop optimal print parameters and design allowables; develop systems for efficient process data collection and analysis; document best practices; implement safety improvements
Seniority
Mid-level to Senior, hands-on IC