Propulsion Technician (Raptor Production Machining) - 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 16, 2026, and still on SpaceX’s careers page when we last checked, on Nov 14, 2026.
About the role
Grind, file, or sand surfaces of metal items, utilizing a variety of hand tools, power tools, and machines Chase machine cut threads to size Polish tight tolerance surface finishes Wash parts that have gone through deburr process Inspect surface finishes, threads, and broken edges Remove defects and smooth uneven surfaces Use tools and fluid flow to remove chips/debris from passages in parts Borescope parts to check…
The opening lines of the posting. The rest is on SpaceX’s careers page.
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