Propulsion Manufacturing Engineer: Raptor Chamber & Nozzle
Space Exploration Technologies
Hawthorne, CA · Posted November 4, 2026
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...SpaceX in Hawthorne, CA is seeking a Propulsion Engineer to design, implement and scale manufacturing of Raptor thrust chamber and nozzle extension hardware with a focus on complex geometries and regenerative cooling. You will collaborate with propulsion design, materials...