Welding Automation Engineer, Chamber and Nozzle (Raptor)

📋 Description

• Develop, deploy and iteratively improve automated welding systems for Raptor combustion chambers
• Design and optimize automated weld paths, parameters, and sequences for complex geometries in
• Implement weld process control with real-time monitoring of arc characteristics, temperature, seam
• Build and maintain data pipelines that capture manufacturing telemetry to enable statistical
• Develop fixture and material handling solutions that support high-precision welding in a wide
• Drive continuous improvement of welding automation through scripting (Python), PLC logic, and

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline.
• 1+ years of experience with welding processes for complex metallic components
• Strong programming skills in Python and experience with industrial automation (robotic welding
• Demonstrated success deploying robotic welding, laser welding, or vision-guided welding systems in
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-ownership environment with aggressive schedules
• Ability to work well in an integrated and collaborative team environment including daily

🎁 Benefits

• Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for
• You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a
• You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per
• Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual