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Manufacturing Engineer, Raptor Turbomachinery

SpaceX · Hawthorne, CA

Posted 23 days ago · $100,000.00 - $130,000.00

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
23 days
SpaceX's roles stay open a median of 46 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
52% of SpaceX's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at SpaceX
high
1459 stale, 43 reposted of 2,362 open
Hiring momentum
3062 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-18

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from SpaceX's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for SpaceX.

About this role

As a Manufacturing Engineer for Raptor production at SpaceX, you will develop and optimize manufacturing processes for turbomachinery components of the Raptor engine. Your role involves implementing new capabilities, resolving manufacturing discrepancies, and collaborating with design engineers and fabrication shops to ensure high-quality production. This hands-on position requires adaptability in a fast-paced environment and a strong sense of ownership over the production processes.

Our read on this posting4.6out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
4/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
5/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of SpaceX as an employer.

What you need

  • Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline
  • 1+ years of industry experience in propulsion or power generation product design, development, fabrication, assembly, or test

Nice to have

  • 3+ years of experience with turbomachinery or rotating machinery, with expertise in dynamic balance processes
  • Ability to work in dynamic team environment
  • Expertise in design for manufacturability and design for assembly, successfully taking products through development, testing, and production
  • Experience in a medium/high-volume production environment within the aerospace industry

What you get

  • Base salary range of $100,000.00 - $160,000.00 depending on level and experience
  • Eligibility for long-term incentives, including company stock or long-term cash awards
  • Potential discretionary bonuses
  • Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan

Worth weighing

  • Position may require standing for up to 4 hours a day and working directly with hardware on the floor
  • Able to stoop, bend, stand, and enter a confined space
  • Position may require long hours and weekend work
  • Must be willing to travel, up to 5%

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Listed by SpaceX on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-18. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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