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Propulsion Engineer, Combustion Devices Manufacturing (Raptor)

SpaceX · Hawthorne, CA

Posted 16 days ago · $100,000.00 - $130,000.00

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
16 days
SpaceX's roles stay open a median of 45 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
2026-09-17

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 Propulsion Engineer for Raptor Combustion Devices Manufacturing at SpaceX, you will focus on developing and optimizing production processes for components of the Raptor engine. Your role involves collaborating with engineers and technicians to enhance manufacturability and reliability, overseeing product introductions, and ensuring production goals are met. This hands-on position requires a proactive approach to problem-solving and quality assurance in a dynamic environment.

Our read on this posting4.4out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
4/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
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 experience with engine, fluid, or system design, development, fabrication, assembly, or test (internship or project team experience is applicable)

Nice to have

  • Experience working with liquid rocket engines, spacecraft systems, and/or pressurized fluid systems
  • Knowledge of aerospace applications for metals such as steel and aluminum, as well as high temperature alloys such as Inconel, molybdenum, niobium, etc.
  • Familiarity with fundamentals of common joining processes such as brazing and welding
  • Expertise in design for manufacturability (DFM), with demonstrable success at taking products through development, testing, and production
  • Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals for structural and fluids-based applications

What you get

  • Base salary range of $100,000.00 - $130,000.00 for Level 1 and $115,000.00 - $160,000.00 for Level 2
  • Eligibility for long-term incentives, in the form of 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
  • Access to a 401(k) retirement plan

Worth weighing

  • This is a hands-on position that will require standing for long durations and working directly with hardware on the floor
  • Position may require occasional travel, long hours, or weekend work

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Listed by SpaceX on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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