Propulsion Engineer, Components Manufacturing (Raptor)

SpaceX · Hawthorne, CA

Posted Nov 6, 2026

Est. total comp~$199K–$304K

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SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

PROPULSION ENGINEER, COMPONENTS MANUFACTURING (RAPTOR)

The Raptor Components team develops the most advanced engine control components in the world. Our engineers are hardware experts for flow control devices that enable the Raptor engine, integrating pneumatics, mechanical, electrical, and software into integrated packages that enable streamlined manufacturing and engine operation. We design, analyze, build, test, and fly components for simplicity, manufacturability, and reliability in extreme thermal, pressure, and vibe environments. You will use and expand your knowledge, experience, and creativity to develop solutions at the cutting edge of space technology. You will own the relationship between your hardware and suppliers, customers, and test teams while spearheading your own projects. You will provide input into vehicle architecture trades and take a lead role in design and flight readiness on Starship, the vehicle that will make humanity multi-planetary.

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Required 3 items

Education: Bachelor's degree

Experience: 1+ year of experience in engine, fluid, or system design, development, fabrication, assembly, or test

Clearance and work authorization: US person (ITAR)

Preferred 3 items

Skills and tools: Project management, DFM, Troubleshooting

Also in the posting: hands-on position; standing for long durations; stooping, bending; occasional travel; long hours; weekend work

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Crew department: Processing

Skills SpaceX names in this posting:

Pneumatics
Thermal systems
Customer-facing work

Train for it: the Processing Track: Mineral Processing, Refining and Recycling. 4 short modules, a quiz after each one and a final test. Pass it and you get the Mars Mining Certificate in Processing Fundamentals, with its own public page you can link from your resume.

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I can do Pneumatics on the job, or have used it in a class or project I can do Thermal systems on the job, or have used it in a class or project I can do Customer-facing work on the job, or have used it in a class or project I have a project or work sample I could show an interviewer My resume is tailored to this kind of role I've practiced answering interview questions for this kind of job

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