Manufacturing Engineer, Chamber and Nozzle (Raptor)
SpaceX - Hawthorne, CA
Posted May 11, 2026
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Market context
- Median wage (BLS OEWS)
- $111,944 national median
- Projected growth (BLS Employment Projections)
- +13.7% - Much faster than average
5% above the BLS national median for data and ml aggregate.
Matched to SOC 15-1252 - Data and ML aggregate by role bucket.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2024 and Employment Projections, 2024-2034.
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About this role
Manufacturing Engineer, Chamber and Nozzle (Raptor) Hawthorne, CA 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 , CHAMBER AND NOZZLE (RAPTOR) SpaceX is seeking a manufacturing Engineer with deep expertise in CNC machining to create the Raptor engine's combustion chamber and nozzle. These components feature some of the most complex geometries in rocket propulsion - including intricate regenerative cooling channels, thin-walled high-temperature alloys, and tight-tolerance surfaces that must survive extreme thermal and pressure cycles across hundreds of reuse cycles. You will design, implement, and scale CNC machining processes and programs that increase production throughput, improve dimensional accuracy and repeatability, and reduce cycle times while maintaining the extreme quality required for Starship. This role sits at the intersection of propulsion engineering, precision CNC machining, CAM programming, and data-driven manufacturing. Your work will directly enable rapid iteration and high-volume production of Raptor chambers and nozzles. RESPONSIBILITIES: - Develop, deploy and iteratively improve CNC machining processes for Raptor combustion chambers and nozzles, including multi-axis milling, turning, and precision finishing of regenerative cooling channels. - Develop and optimize CNC programs, tool paths, and machining strategies for complex components using advanced CAM software and offline programming. - Implement closed-loop CNC process control with real-time monitoring of cutting forces, vibration, spindle load, temperature, and tool
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