Propulsion Engineer, Chamber and Nozzle Manufacturing (Raptor) is open at SpaceX in Hawthorne, CA. The posting gives a salary of $100K - $130K. Posted on Sep 17, 2026, and still on SpaceX’s careers page when we last checked, on Nov 14, 2026.
About the role
Own the fabrication, processes, and assembly of Raptor thrust chamber and nozzle extension hardware, including development and optimization of manufacturing methods for fabrication, joining, finishing, and verification. Create and refine manufacturing strategies, work instructions, custom fixtures, tooling, and workholding solutions for complex components. Build and maintain data pipelines that capture manufacturing…
The opening lines of the posting. The rest is on SpaceX’s careers page.
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