SpaceX

Overview

SpaceX is seeking a Welding Automation Engineer with deep expertise in automated welding to create the Raptor engine’s combustion chamber and nozzle, which involve complex geometries and high-performance materials. This role focuses on designing and implementing welding systems to enhance production efficiency and quality.

Responsibilities

• Develop, deploy and iteratively improve automated welding systems for Raptor combustion chambers and nozzles.
• Design and optimize automated weld paths, parameters, and sequences for complex geometries.
• Implement weld process control with real-time monitoring using advanced sensors.
• Build and maintain data pipelines for statistical process control and predictive analytics.
• Develop fixture and material handling solutions for high-precision welding.
• Drive continuous improvement of welding automation through scripting and advanced process modeling.
• Collaborate with propulsion design, materials, production, and supply chain teams.

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.
• Demonstrated success deploying robotic welding or laser welding systems in production.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-ownership environment.
• Direct experience welding rocket engine chambers or nozzles.
• Expertise in welding high-performance alloys using various processes.
• Background in real-time weld monitoring and adaptive control.
• Experience with offline robot programming and weld simulation software.
• Familiarity with non-destructive evaluation methods related to welding.
• Knowledge of statistical process control and data-driven methods for weld quality.

Benefits

• 401k
• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• PTO

Additional Information

• Must be able to stand for long durations (8 hours minimum) and work directly with hardware.
• Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
• 10% travel in support of launch and test of hardware.
• Flexibility in working hours to production and launch cadence.