# Manufacturing Automation Engineer, Chamber and Nozzle (Raptor) at SpaceX

- Company: SpaceX
- What the company does: SpaceX designs, manufactures and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft. The company was founded in 2002 to revolutionize space technology, with the ultimate goal of enabling people to live on other planets. Backed by Kleiner Perkins, a16z and Founders Fund.
- Company website: https://www.spacex.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Mid level
- Location: Hawthorne, CA
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-09-17
- Apply by: 2026-11-02
- Apply: https://boards.greenhouse.io/spacex/jobs/8817807002?gh_jid=8817807002&utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/spacex-manufacturing-automation-engineer-chamber-and-nozzle-raptor/

## About the role

You will design, implement, and scale automated manufacturing processes that increase production rate, improve quality consistency, and reduce cost while maintaining the extreme reliability required for Starship. This role sits at the intersection of propulsion engineering, robotics, controls, and data systems. Your work will directly enable rapid iteration and high-volume production of Raptor chambers and nozzles. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline
- 1+ years of experience automating manufacturing processes for metallic components
- Must be able stand for long durations (8 hours minimum) and work directly with hardware on the floor
- Must be comfortable stooping, bending, and standing
- Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed
- 10% travel in support of launch and test of hardware

Tags: Raptor Chamber and Nozzle - Engineering

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