CNC Machinist (Raptor Combustion Devices & Valves) - 2nd Shift is open at SpaceX in Hawthorne, CA. The posting gives no salary; similar roles in the United States advertise a median of $120K. Posted on Sep 2, 2026, and still on SpaceX’s careers page when we last checked, on Nov 14, 2026.
About the role
Operate, setup, and program edit CNC machines, and flight hardware needed to achieve Raptor program rate targets Perform precision set-ups of various CNC machines on state-of-the-art assets (DMG, Nigata, Heller) Prioritize daily work to ensure ensure high machine uptime across the assigned shop / area Manage cutting tools in CNC machines to ensure that machines have the needed cutting tools loaded and measured…
The opening lines of the posting. The rest is on SpaceX’s careers page.
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