CareerPlan

Propulsion Engineer (Raptor Final Assembly & Tube Shop)

Hawthorne, CAFull-time$100k2026-10-16 → 2026-11-11
Citizens or permanent residents only

Core

Oversee build and test processes for Raptor final assembly and Tube Shop production, developing and qualifying assembly processes for high-volume engine production.

Role type

Senior IC propulsion engineer (manufacturing & assembly)

Builds

Raptor rocket engines

Domain

Aerospace propulsion / Manufacturing

Required skills

mechanical design, manufacturing processes, tooling design, root cause analysis, Design for Manufacturability and Assembly, NX CAD, GD&T, process development, PFMEA, error proofing

Preferred skills

fluid and electrical systems, documentation and configuration management, test plan writing, value stream layout, facility and line layouts

Technologies

NX (UG), CAD

Responsibilities

Develop and qualify assembly processes for high-volume production; resolve build issues and perform root cause analysis; design tooling for new and existing products; streamline production builds to minimize cost and improve quality; implement standard practices and troubleshooting guides.

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC