Your work will directly enable rapid iteration and high-volume production of Raptor chambers and nozzles.

Develop, deploy and iteratively improve automated welding systems for Raptor combustion chambers and nozzles, including manual and automated arc and beam welding processes

Design and optimize automated weld paths, parameters, and sequences for complex geometries in regenerative cooling channels and nozzle structures

Implement weld process control with real-time monitoring of arc characteristics, temperature, seam tracking, and penetration using advanced sensors

Build and maintain data pipelines that capture manufacturing telemetry to enable statistical process control, predictive analytics, and machine learning models for defect reduction and process optimization

Develop fixture and material handling solutions that support high-precision welding in a wide variety of forms and materials

Drive continuous improvement of welding automation through scripting (Python), PLC logic, and advanced process modeling to reduce cycle time and scrap rates

Partner closely with propulsion design, materials, production, and supply chain teams to convert new designs into robust, scalable processes, resolve nonconformances, and drive design changes that improve manufacturability, reliability, and performance

Welding Automation Engineer, Chamber and Nozzle (Raptor)

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Required

Preferred

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Company

SpaceX

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