SpaceX

Aerospace

PropulsionTechnician(RaptorFoundry)

$0–0k Hawthorne, California, United States
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Propulsion Technician (Raptor Foundry) at SpaceX. Skills: industrial manufacturing, production environments, heavy industrial equipment operation, foundry processes, investment casting, robotic systems operation, furnace operation, casting mold operations. Operate and maintain robotic systems for shell manufacturing. Perform operation of burnout furnaces”

What You'll Achieve.

support SpaceX's mission to build revolutionary launch vehicles and spacecraft; maintain efficiency and quality; transition products from design to high-volume production

Industry & Context.

Aerospace
Problems you'll solve

Take initiative in problem solving; creative problem solving; problem solving

Eligibility Requirements

Must be available for 1st shift (5:00 AM - 3:30 PM), Must be able to work overtime and weekends as needed, Must be able to lift and carry 25 lbs, Must be able to climb ladders and stairs and work in small, restricted areas, U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), Refugee, or Asylee

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

1+ years of hands-on experience in industrial manufacturing or production environments, heavy industrial equipment operation, surface preparation and finishing, part inspection and quality control, preventive maintenance (PMs) on machinery, metal fabrication, operating lab/manufacturing equipment, documenting process improvements, working in team-based production settings

Nice to Have

2+ years of hands-on experience with foundry processes, investment casting, operation of large-scale industrial equipment (e.g., robotics, furnaces, saws, or blasting systems), 3+ years in a professional manufacturing or production role, scaling operations, handling complex industrial workflows, creative problem solving, implementing cost reductions, driving process optimizations in industrial settings, starting up new work centers, establishing documented processes, introducing new products from design to production, HMI, PLC, or robot programming for industrial automation, manual dexterity for tasks like sanding, cutting, assembly, and precision finishing, adapting to a mix of repetitive production tasks and innovative process development, ability to communicate effectively across all organizational levels, exceptional attention to detail and safety awareness in high-stakes environments

What You'll Do.

Operate and maintain robotic systems for shell manufacturing

Perform operation of burnout furnaces

Assist pour operations team with mold transfer processes

Operate large industrial equipment for de-shelling and casting mold operations

Read and interpret work order instructions to blend and remove material

Handle part transfers and documentation

Support SLA printing and related finishing/assembly tasks

Provide hands-on support across foundry operations

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

working in team-based production settings; Collaborate with design, tooling, and quality engineers; Provide hands-on support across foundry operations; communicate effectively across all organizational levels

Communication Scope

communicate effectively across all organizational levels

Full Job Description

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 FOUNDRY) We are seeking a motivated, adaptable, and detail-oriented individual with a strong industrial background who thrives in fast-paced manufacturing environments. As a Foundry Technician, you will leverage your hands-on experience to master evolving processes, operate heavy industrial equipment safely and efficiently, and drive improvements that support SpaceX's mission to build revolutionary launch vehicles and spacecraft. If you have a track record in industrial production and are eager to contribute to cutting-edge propulsion systems, we want to hear from you! RESPONSIBILITIES: Operate and maintain robotic systems for shell manufacturing, including part loading, in-process inspection, and slurry sampling Perform operation of burnout furnaces, including cutting and placement of insulation on molds Assist pour operations team with mold transfer processes using robotic equipment, forklifts, and other assisted lift methods Operate large industrial equipment such as abrasive saws, waterjets, and grit blasting machinery to support de-shelling and casting mold operations Read and interpret work order instructions to blend and remove material using carbides or other hand tools, ensuring critical dimensional tolerances are met Handle part transfers and documentation using heat treat ovens Support SLA printing and related finishing/assembly tasks as part of broader production workflows Take initiative in problem solving, cost reductions, and process improvements Collaborate with design, tooling, and quality engineers to transition products from design to high-volume production Provide hands-on support across foundry operations to maintain efficiency and quality

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