Sr. Software Engineer, Additive Manufacturing (Raptor)

SpaceX · Hawthorne, CA

Posted Sep 25, 2026

Est. total comp~$201K–$317K

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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.

SR. SOFTWARE ENGINEER, ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING (RAPTOR)

We are looking for good people and driven, adaptable, resilient software engineers with experience developing software to accelerate quality, speed, and efficiency of manufacturing processes at SpaceX. Our team is building out the next generation of software for metal 3D printing. In this role, you will be developing the core software operating our additive manufacturing machines. Your scope will span controls, data acquisition, build logic, infrastructure, and in-situ monitoring. Your software will literally turn design into reality and directly impact the most advanced rocket engines in the world. You will also contribute to the best in class in process monitoring solutions for data collection and automated analysis. You will be responsible for the future of manufacturing at SpaceX.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Architect and develop software for an advanced, production-scale 3D metal printing system and the infrastructure required to verify them.

Collaborate with automation and controls engineers to connect software to motion and control systems. …

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Crew department: Processing

Skills this kind of role usually asks for:

Data acquisition
Mass and energy balances
Process control
Materials testing
Thermal systems

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 Data acquisition on the job, or have used it in a class or project I can do Mass and energy balances on the job, or have used it in a class or project I can do Process control on the job, or have used it in a class or project I can do Materials testing 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 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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