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Manufacturing Engineer (Raptor Final Assembly & Tube Shop)

Oversee build and test processes for Raptor final assembly and Tube Shop production at SpaceX.

Location
Hawthorne, CA, United States
Compensation
$100k–$130k/yr
Level
mid
Type
full time · On-site

Posted by employer 1 day ago

First seen on Joblaze 1 day ago

Last verified on the company career page 1 day ago

What you'll build

  • Oversee build and test processes for Raptor final assembly & Tube Shop
  • Develop and refine assembly processes for engine production
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to drive efficient production
  • Resolve build issues and implement corrective actions
  • Design tooling for new and existing products

Must have

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical, aerospace, or manufacturing engineering
  • 1+ years of mechanical design and manufacturing experience

Nice to have

  • Experience with building and testing fluid and electrical systems
  • Documentation and configuration management experience
  • Experience writing test plans and procedures
  • Solid understanding of various manufacturing processes
  • Experience with Design for Manufacturability and Assembly
  • Experience in process development and error proofing

Practical constraints

  • Ability to work directly with hardware on the floor for extended periods
  • Position may require extended hours and weekend work

Requirements

Experience
1+ years
Education
Bachelor's degree
Visa
No sponsorship (stated in posting)

Benefits

401k Match Paid Vacation Paid Sick Leave Equity/Stock Options Paid Holidays Health Insurance Parental Leave

Joblaze summary

The Manufacturing Engineer for Raptor Final Assembly and Tube Shop at SpaceX is tasked with managing the build and testing processes for rocket engines, ensuring efficient production through innovative assembly methods. Key skills include mechanical design, manufacturing experience, and familiarity with fluid and electrical systems, alongside proficiency in CAD software. This role is suitable for individuals with a background in mechanical, aerospace, or manufacturing engineering, ideally with some hands-on experience in production environments. The position involves close collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to refine processes and resolve production challenges.

Joblaze insights

  • Listed yesterday — first seen on Joblaze October 17, 2026. Last confirmed on SpaceX's careers page October 17, 2026.
  • Salary band is below the typical range for comparable tech roles (median ~$129,600).
  • Starts above 11% of 61 comparable mid other roles in United States that list Mechanical Engineering we track (median $100,000 across 14 companies).
  • Mechanical Engineering appears in 4.4% of 3161 comparable mid other roles in United States; Manufacturing Engineering appears in 1% of 3161 comparable mid other roles in United States.

Quick facts

Is the Manufacturing Engineer (Raptor Final Assembly & Tube Shop) role remote?
No — this is an on-site role in Hawthorne, CA, United States.
What's the salary range?
SpaceX lists $100,000–$130,000 for this role.
How much experience is required?
At least 1 year of relevant experience for this Manufacturing Engineer (Raptor Final Assembly & Tube Shop) role.
Where is the role based?
SpaceX is hiring for this position in Hawthorne, CA, United States.
What's the tech stack?
Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Systems, GD&T, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, NX.
What seniority level is this role?
SpaceX targets mid-level candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?
Full-time for this Manufacturing Engineer (Raptor Final Assembly & Tube Shop) role at SpaceX.

From the original posting

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

MANUFACTURING ENGINEER – RAPTOR FINAL ASSEMBLY & TUBE SHOP

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Responsible for overseeing the build and test processes for the Raptor final assembly & Tube Shop production area
  • Develop, qualify, and refine assembly processes to enable high volume production of engines
  • Think creatively; question the status quo; challenge engineering and manufacturing requirements to drive efficient production of Raptor engines on schedule through collaboration with a multidisciplinary team of engineers (design, build, and reliability), internal production teams, and external vendors
  • Work with design engineering to develop design and manufacturing standards that reduce final assembly burden; implement a maintainable and lasting system of reasonable and powerful requirements
  • Resolve build issues, disposition nonconforming conditions, perform root cause analysis, and implement robust corrective actions
  • Extreme owner oftooling design, fabrication, qualification and improvement, based on analysis and data
  • Design tooling for new and existing products to support rate production
  • Streamline existing production builds to minimize cost while improving quality and efficiency
  • Implement standard practices, troubleshooting guides, and standard repair procedures, including review and approval of planning documents

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical, aerospace, or manufacturing engineering
  • 1+ years of mechanical design and manufacturing experience from either industry or collegiate engineering projects such as Formula SAE, Baja SAE, or Design Build Fly

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Experience with the building and testing of fluid and electrical systems, and interpreting schematics
  • Documentation and configuration management experience
  • Experience writing test plans, procedures and providing go/no-go judgment and rationale
  • Experience taking products through development cycle to full volume production
  • Solid understanding of a variety of manufacturing processes, including machining, welding, drilling, and automation
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision
  • Experience with Design for Manufacturability and Assembly
  • Experience with NX (UG or equivalent) CAD and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) for component and tooling design
  • Process development, facility and line layouts
  • Experience in process development, value stream layout, PFMEA, and error proofing

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Ability to work directly with the hardware on the floor for extended periods of time
  • Position may require extended hours and weekend work

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay Range:
Level 1: $100,000.00 - $130,000.00
Level 2: $115,000.00 - $160,000.00

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

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