Propulsion Technician (Raptor Avionics)

SpaceX · Hawthorne, CA

Posted Oct 21, 2026

Est. total comp~$110K–$157K

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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 TECHNICIAN (RAPTOR AVIONICS)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Fabricate electromechanical and harnessing hardware for flight using precision assembly, laser welding, wire bonding, epoxy bonding, soldering, and other methods.

Self-monitor work progress against area benchmarks, and achieve on-time delivery of all work.

Record work performed using the shop floor management system (ERP)

Perform flight hardware acceptance (ATP) testing and document results in a clear, precise, and complete manner (includes thermal cycling, high pressure proof, hi-pot, electronic functional testing, and more)

Provide feedback to assist NPI (new production/processes introduction)

Assist with efficiency, quality, and safety projects within area

Execute daily precision manufacturing tasks, Assemble and fit-up subassemblies for fluid systems, including precision alignment, braze joints, fastener torquing, soldering, populating avionics connector pin-out with exact wire routing and crimping, conducting proof pressure testing on assemblies, and hi-pot electrical testing for insulation integrity …

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Crew department: Oxygen

Skills this kind of role usually asks for:

Welding
Thermal systems
Thermodynamics and chemistry
Cryogenic and high-pressure handling
Electrochemistry basics

Train for it: the Oxygen Track: Electrolysis, Gases and Pressure Systems. 4 short modules, a quiz after each one and a final test. Pass it and you get the Mars Mining Certificate in Oxygen and Industrial Gas Fundamentals, with its own public page you can link from your resume.

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I can do Welding 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 Thermodynamics and chemistry on the job, or have used it in a class or project I can do Cryogenic and high-pressure handling on the job, or have used it in a class or project I can do Electrochemistry basics 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

Free. The department comes from the job title and can be off. A Mars Mining certificate shows you studied and passed our test; it isn't a license or academic credit.

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