Propulsion Engineer, Non-Destructive Evaluation (Raptor) is open at SpaceX in Hawthorne, CA. The posting gives a salary of $100K - $130K. Posted on Oct 16, 2026, and still on SpaceX’s careers page when we last checked, on Nov 14, 2026.
About the role
Develop NDE inspection methods from feasibility through production cut-in, covering sensors, scan development, software, and qualification Design and prototype ultrasonic sensor systems, scan setups, and part tooling to meet coverage, sensitivity, and cycle-time requirements Partner with responsible engineers on inspection requirements, designing parts for inspectability, method selection, and evaluation of…
The opening lines of the posting. The rest is on SpaceX’s careers page.
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