Propulsion Engineer, Combustion Devices Manufacturing (Raptor)

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Salary

$100K-$115K From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

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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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Engineering From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Seniority

Mid From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

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Offered From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

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About this role

Propulsion Engineer, Combustion Devices Manufacturing (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. PROPULSION ENGINEER, COMBUSTION DEVICES MANUFACTURING (RAPTOR) As a Propulsion Engineer for Raptor Combustion Devices Manufacturing at SpaceX, you will have the opportunity to develop, implement, and optimize production processes for key sub-assemblies and components of the Raptor engine. You will partner with passionate engineers, technicians, and others to solve difficult problems and drive towards creating the most manufacturable and reliable hardware possible for one of the world's most powerful rocket engines. RESPONSIBILITIES: - Develop manufacturing and integration processes for combustion device components & assemblies in the Raptor engine family - Conceptualize, demonstrate, and drive to completion innovative manufacturing processes to support high rate production targets - Regularly challenge each process, part, and operation while working closely with design/development engineers to create the most manufacturable and reliable engine hardware possible - Oversee introduction and implementation of new products and product revisions, frequently multiple at a given time - Maintain a sense of holistic ownership over the production line, including process consistency, quality, tooling, capital equipment, ergonomics, and safety - Resolve recurring manufacturing nonconformance's and interface with quality team to implement corrective actions - Interact with a multi-disciplinary group of engineers and technicians on a daily basis

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