Propulsion Engineer, Avionics Manufacturing (Raptor)

SpaceX•Hawthorne, CA

About The Position

The Raptor Avionics team designs, manufactures, and tests the avionics installed on Raptor engines. The Propulsion Engineer on the Raptor avionics manufacturing team develops, qualifies, and automates manufacturing and test processes and helps scale in-house production across avionics hardware, including PCBAs, sensors, and harnessing. This is a hands-on role involving direct work with hardware on the production floor.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline.
At least 1 year of experience working in a manufacturing environment; internships may count.
Ability to stand for long durations and work directly with hardware on the production floor.
Position may require occasional travel, long hours, or weekend work.
Must meet U.S. Government export-control eligibility requirements: be a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, or be eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations.

Nice To Haves

Advanced knowledge of physical sensors and how they are operated, designed, and manufactured.
Experience with instrumentation and electronics packaging for harsh environments.
Experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
Experience with specialized processes such as wire bonding, laser welding, epoxy dispensing, or soldering.
Ability and desire to work in a dynamic, fast-paced team environment.
Data analysis experience with Python, MATLAB, Minitab, or other data analysis tools.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

Develop and qualify manufacturing processes for avionics production.
Simplify and optimize requirements, parts, and processes, and accelerate and automate production.
Maintain holistic ownership of the production line, including process consistency, quality, tooling, capital equipment, ergonomics, and safety.
Create and maintain production work instructions, training documents, and maintenance plans.
Oversee the introduction and implementation of new products and product revisions, often multiple at a time.
Coordinate with vendors, supply chain, and internal teams on new product and change introductions.
Partner with production teams to ensure on-time delivery of flight-ready hardware.
Investigate failures, document findings, and drive corrective actions.

Benefits

Potential eligibility for long-term incentives in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards.
Potential discretionary bonuses.
Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Comprehensive medical coverage.
Vision coverage.
Dental coverage.
401(k) retirement plan.
Short- and long-term disability insurance.
Life insurance.
Paid parental leave.
Various discounts and perks.
Up to 3 weeks of accrued paid vacation.
10 or more paid holidays per year.
Paid sick leave pursuant to company policy.