TIG Welder, Chamber and Nozzle (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 May 28, 2026, and still on SpaceX’s careers page when we last checked, on Nov 14, 2026.
About the role
This position will be responsible for welding, assembly, and fabrication of various fluid systems and various sub-assembly components. Repair casting defects via grinding, welding and blending Analyze engineering drawings and specifications to plan welding operations; read and interpret work instructions and part drawings (blueprints and CAD) Use precision calibrated tools –micrometers, depth gauges and calipers…
The opening lines of the posting. The rest is on SpaceX’s careers page.
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