New Graduate Engineer, Propulsion (Raptor)
SpaceX - Hawthorne, CA
Posted Apr 29, 2026
Benefits
- Parental leave
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- Non-birth-parent leave
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- Family-building benefits
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- Salary
- $100K-$115K From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026
- 401(k) match
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Market context
- U.S. role benchmark (BLS OEWS)
- $116,543 U.S. median for this role
- Projected growth (BLS Employment Projections)
- +9.8% - Much faster than average
8% below the BLS role benchmark for software engineering aggregate.
Matched to SOC 15-1252 - Software Engineering aggregate by role bucket.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2024 and Employment Projections, 2024-2034.
Role
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- Weekend work
- Required From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026
Company
- Equity
- Offered From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026
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About this role
New Graduate Engineer, Propulsion (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. NEW GRADUATE PROPULSION ENGINEER, RAPTOR Join the forefront of space exploration at SpaceX as a member of the Raptor team - the worlds most advanced rocket engine powering Starship's journey in making humanity multiplanetary. If you're eager to tackle real-world challenges in propulsion systems, from mechanical design and analysis to manufacturing and testing - this is your opportunity to help build the worlds most powerful rocket engine with an emphasis on efficiency and reusability. Bring your innovative mindset and strong fundamentals in engineering principles to drive the boundaries of what's possible. RESPONSIBILITIES: - Expect a dynamic role doing what you're best at. Our team is building high performance flight hardware, a high-volume rocket engine production line, and a propulsion system that can rapidly and reliably power our rockets. Whatever your skill set, you'll be aligned to the part of the program you're most effectively able to contribute to. - Own the design and development of next generation rocket engines, test stands, and production lines. - Perform hand calculations and FEA to develop, assess, and optimize designs. - Rapidly iterate on manufacturing processes and development testing in a fast-paced environment. - Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure
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