Propulsion Technician (Raptor Production Machining)
SpaceX - Hawthorne, CA
Posted Mar 12, 2026
Benefits
- Parental leave
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- Non-birth-parent leave
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- Family-building benefits
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- Fertility benefits: Not verified
- Adoption assistance: Not verified
- Surrogacy assistance: Not verified
- Mental health support
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- Relocation assistance
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- Childcare support
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- Learning budget
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- Salary
- $23-$27/hr From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026
- 401(k) match
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Market context
- U.S. role benchmark (BLS OEWS)
- $55,206 U.S. median for this role
- Projected growth (BLS Employment Projections)
- +5.5% - Faster than average
6% below the BLS role benchmark for trades aggregate.
Matched to SOC 49-9071 - Trades aggregate by role bucket.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2024 and Employment Projections, 2024-2034.
Role
Schedule
- Shift type
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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
Application
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- Deadline
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About this role
Propulsion Technician (Raptor Production Machining) 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 TECHNICIAN (RAPTOR PRODUCTION MACHINING) Candidates should possess a combination of solid mechanical knowledge, hands-on experience and the willingness and ability to learn. The propulsion technician is responsible for manufacturing, assembly, and testing of rocket hardware and associated sub-assemblies. This is a dynamic position that requires the flexibility to work on different systems, the ability to troubleshoot anomalies, and the ability to work autonomously on defined schedules while keeping safety and quality at the forefront of everything that is done. RESPONSIBILITIES: - Grind, file, or sand surfaces of metal items, utilizing a variety of hand tools, power tools, and machines - Chase machine cut threads to size - Polish tight tolerance surface finishes - Wash parts that have gone through deburr process - Inspect surface finishes, threads, and broken edges - Remove defects and smooth uneven surfaces - Use tools and fluid flow to remove chips/debris from passages in parts - Borescope parts to check for internal defects and debris - Read and interpret technical drawings and follow detailed work instructions - Operate forklifts, cranes and heavy equipment - Operate test cell instrumentation and use computer network systems as well as test units as described in
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