Propulsion Engineer, Chamber and Nozzle (Raptor) is open at SpaceX in Hawthorne, CA. The posting gives a salary of $100K - $118K. Posted on Jul 10, 2026, and still on SpaceX’s careers page when we last checked, on Nov 14, 2026.
About the role
Responsible technical owner for Raptor chamber and nozzle hardware including piece parts, thrust chamber assembly, and/or nozzle extension Work closely with technicians and manufacturing engineers to develop and streamline production processes and unblock issues Interface with Texas teams for hot fire operations including engine testing, stage testing, and flight. Monitor testing and perform inspections, data, and…
The opening lines of the posting. The rest is on SpaceX’s careers page.
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