Propulsion Technician (Raptor Foundry)
Propulsion Technician (Raptor Foundry)
Propulsion Technician (Raptor Foundry)
SpaceX
SpaceX is seeking a Propulsion Technician for its Raptor Foundry, focusing on hands-on industrial manufacturing to support the development of revolutionary launch vehicles and spacecraft. The role requires operating heavy industrial equipment and driving process improvements in a fast-paced environment.
Qualification
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- 1+ years of hands-on experience in industrial manufacturing or production environments, including heavy industrial equipment operation, surface preparation and finishing, part inspection and quality control, preventive maintenance on machinery, metal fabrication, or operating lab/manufacturing equipment
- Experience documenting process improvements
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to operate heavy machinery and robotic systems safely and efficiently
Responsibility
- 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
