Sr. Electrical Design Engineer, Laser Powder Bed Fusion Printers (Raptor)
SpaceX · Hawthorne, CA
Posted about a month ago · $140,000.00 - $230,000.00
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 30 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 Senior Electrical Design Engineer on the Raptor Printer team at SpaceX, you will be responsible for the design and integration of electrical systems for Laser Powder Bed Fusion printers used in Raptor engine production. Your role involves end-to-end ownership of electrical hardware, including circuit design, documentation, and testing, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance printer capabilities and reliability in a fast-paced environment.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 5/5
- 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 electrical engineering or computer engineering
- 5+ years of industry experience designing circuits, electronic products, or hardware
Nice to have
- Master’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or similar engineering degree
- Experience with industrial automation, laser systems, high-power electronics, motion control, or additive manufacturing equipment
- 2+ years of professional experience rapidly designing and delivering highly reliable products
- 2+ years of professional experience testing, troubleshooting, and debugging electronics
- Experience with sensors, embedded microcontroller design and firmware, and FPGA hardware and software development
What you get
- Pay Range: Level 3: $140,000.00 - $230,000.00
- Eligible 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
- Access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
- Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
Worth weighing
- Extended hours and weekend work may be required to support critical project and mission milestones
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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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