Propulsion 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 Oct 6, 2026, and still on SpaceX’s careers page when we last checked, on Nov 14, 2026.
About the role
Perform work according to procedures, specifications and test instructions for Raptor combustion devices and thermal protection systems Operate machinery such as vacuum furnaces, ultrasonic immersion, proof/waterflow booths Clean, prepare and assemble a variety of combustion devices hardware for processes such as electron beam (EB) welding, TIG welding, or brazing Read and interpret technical drawings and follow…
The opening lines of the posting. The rest is on SpaceX’s careers page.
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