Propulsion R&D Technician (Raptor) 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 Jul 28, 2026, and still on SpaceX’s careers page when we last checked, on Nov 14, 2026.
About the role
Collaborate with engineering personnel from the Raptor team (and other teams) to aid in the rapid design, development, and fabrication of new hardware Build and test rocket components such as valves, regulators, and actuators Perform assembly and integration of components, engines, and test rigs Perform pneumatic and hydraulic pressurized testing, including leak checking, proof testing, cycle testing, and burst…
The opening lines of the posting. The rest is on SpaceX’s careers page.
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