Manufacturing Engineer Approach VentureManufacturing EngineerThousand Oaks, CaliforniaYou will work directly with design engineers, quality, supply chain, technicians, and program teams to move products into production, resolve manufacturing issues, develop repeatable build processes, and keep hardware moving against program schedules. The company develops propulsion systems from early design and development through manufacturing, qualification testing, and delivery, supporting demanding commercial, civil, and defense missions.
Manufacturing Engineer BelcanManufacturing EngineerValencia, CA$60–$75 / hourThis position is ideal for a mid-level Manufacturing Engineer, NPI Engineer, Process Engineer, Production Support Engineer, Tooling Engineer, or Mechanical Manufacturing Engineer with experience supporting manufacturing builds, updating work instructions, working with CAD drawings, and collaborating directly with design engineering, project engineering, quality, and production teams. This is a hands-on, fully onsite role in Valencia, CA, focused on manufacturing engineering support, production readiness, build documentation, tooling/fixture support, and issue resolution during first-unit and early-build activities.
Materials Engineer, Additive Manufacturing Space Exploration TechnologiesMaterials Engineer, Additive ManufacturingHawthorne, CA$100,000–$117,500 / yearITAR REQUIREMENTS: To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Our Propulsion Materials team is responsible for developing and qualifying laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) processes for nickel-based superalloys used in next-generation rocket engines.
Materials Engineer, Additive Manufacturing SpaceXMaterials Engineer, Additive ManufacturingHawthorne, CA$100,000–$117,500 / yearTo conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Our Propulsion Materials team is responsible for developing and qualifying laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) processes for nickel-based superalloys used in next-generation rocket engines.
Director of Engineering, Manufacturing InversionDirector of Engineering, ManufacturingPlaya Vista, CA$175,000–$244,000 / yearITAR Compliance: To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. You will build and scale a world-class aerospace manufacturing organization that is efficient, cost-effective, quality-driven, and capable of supporting flight hardware at increasing production rates.
Avionics Manufacturing Engineer, Electrical Integration Castelion CorporationAvionics Manufacturing Engineer, Electrical IntegrationTorrance, CaliforniaAs an Avionics Manufacturing Engineer focused on Electrical Integration, you will develop and improve the manufacturing processes used to integrate complex printed circuit board assemblies, electrical components, and interconnects into mechanical housings and higher-level avionics assemblies. Castelion is looking for an Avionics Manufacturing Engineer, Electrical Integration, reporting to the Lead Manufacturing Engineer of Avionics, to support the development and production of systems required for long-range hypersonic strike vehicles.
Manufacturing Automation Engineer, Chamber and Nozzle (Raptor) SpaceXManufacturing Automation Engineer, Chamber and Nozzle (Raptor)Hawthorne, CA$100,000–$115,000 / yearPartner 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. These components feature some of the most complex geometries in rocket propulsion — including intricate regenerative cooling channels, thin-walled high-temperature alloys, and tight-tolerance surfaces that must survive extreme thermal and pressure cycles across hundreds of reuse cycles.
Sr. Manufacturing Engineer (Starship Components Operations) SpaceXSr. Manufacturing Engineer (Starship Components Operations)Hawthorne, CA$130,000–$180,000 / yearMANUFACTURING ENGINEER (STARSHIP COMPONENTS OPERATIONS) The Starship Components Operations Build team owns the factory design and material flow to enable manufacturing, machining, and testing of flow control devices and mechanisms that drive critical capabilities on Starship/Super Heavy - from regulators and butterfly valves to flap/fin actuators. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Manufacturing Engineer (Starship Components Operations) SpaceXManufacturing Engineer (Starship Components Operations)Hawthorne, CA$100,000–$115,000 / yearMANUFACTURING ENGINEER (STARSHIP COMPONENTS OPERATIONS) The Starship Components Operations Build team owns the factory design and material flow to enable manufacturing, machining, and testing of flow control devices and mechanisms that drive critical capabilities on Starship/Super Heavy - from regulators and butterfly valves to flap/fin actuators. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Manufacturing Engineer, Raptor Turbomachinery SpaceXManufacturing Engineer, Raptor TurbomachineryHawthorne, CA$100,000–$130,000 / yearTo conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. As the Manufacturing Engineer for Raptor production at SpaceX, you will have the opportunity to utilize your knowledge, experience, and creativity to develop, implement and optimize the production process for key sub-assemblies and components for the Raptor engine.
Manufacturing Engineer (Falcon & Dragon) SpaceXManufacturing Engineer (Falcon & Dragon)Hawthorne, CA$100,000–$117,500 / yearYou will work on launch vehicles and spacecraft that deliver satellites into Earth's orbit, ferry humans to and from the International Space Station, and ultimately extend humanity’s reach beyond the Earth and moon. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Sr. Manufacturing Engineer, Machining (Starship) SpaceXSr. Manufacturing Engineer, Machining (Starship)Hawthorne, CA$130,000–$180,000 / yearCollaborate cross-functionally with other SpaceX machine shop facilities and external partners to harmonize capabilities, resolve capacity constraints, optimize scheduling, and cultivate a shared ecosystem of resources for enterprise-wide scalability. Direct the overarching strategy for capital expenditures (CapEx), staffing models, equipment specifications, production layouts, training programs, and advanced machining processes, continuously evolving them to align with evolving mission objectives and technological advancements.
Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Motors Neros TechnologiesSenior Manufacturing Engineer, MotorsTorrance, California$149,500–$209,000 / yearVendor & Supply Coordination: Work with suppliers to ensure the quality and consistency of incoming raw materials (e.g., Japanese NSK/NMB bearings, Neodymium magnets, high-purity copper wiring, and aluminum bells). Quality & Yield Improvement: Analyze production defects, determine root causes of motor failures (such as shorts, bearing noise, or unbalance), and implement corrective actions to maximize yield.
Manufacturing Engineering Manager - Harness - Millennium Space Systems BoeingManufacturing Engineering Manager - Harness - Millennium Space SystemsEl Segundo, California$151,300–$222,500 / yearCandidates must have at least one year of experience in a leadership role (team leader, temp manager, large scale cross functional project/program management, or formal manager experience) OR have completed the Boeing internal course “Exploring Leadership". Millennium Space Systems also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.
Manufacturing Engineering Manager - Structures, Propulsion, & Mechanisms - Millennium Space Systems BoeingManufacturing Engineering Manager - Structures, Propulsion, & Mechanisms - Millennium Space SystemsEl Segundo, California$151,300–$222,500 / yearCandidates must have at least one year of experience in a leadership role (team leader, temp manager, large scale cross functional project/program management, or formal manager experience) OR have completed the Boeing internal course “Exploring Leadership". Millennium Space Systems also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.
Manufacturing Automation Engineer, Chamber And Nozzle (Raptor) Space Exploration TechnologiesManufacturing Automation Engineer, Chamber And Nozzle (Raptor)Hawthorne, CA$100,000–$115,000 / yearPartner 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. These components feature some of the most complex geometries in rocket propulsion - including intricate regenerative cooling channels, thin-walled high-temperature alloys, and tight-tolerance surfaces that must survive extreme thermal and pressure cycles across hundreds of reuse cycles.
Raptor Manufacturing Specialist (Maintenance) SpaceXRaptor Manufacturing Specialist (Maintenance)Hawthorne, CA$33–$39 / hourTo conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. You’ll support preventive maintenance and basic troubleshooting on production equipment, working alongside experienced specialists to ensure smooth operations in a high-volume setting.
Senior Manager, Manufacturing Engineering EpirusSenior Manager, Manufacturing EngineeringTorrance, California$168,700–$198,800 / yearYou will own day-to-day factory operations, drive throughput and yield, develop manufacturing talent, and partner cross-functionally to ensure we build products with unmatched quality, speed, and reliability. To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Polymer Additive Manufacturing Manager HadrianPolymer Additive Manufacturing ManagerLos Angeles, CA$200,000–$250,000 / yearHands-on knowledge of polymer powder bed fusion or material extrusion machine architecture and key subsystems including powder or material handling, thermal management, print heads or optics, recoater or deposition systems, build volume management, atmospheres and environmental controls, sensing and monitoring, and post-processing workflow. You will drive automation across the AM cell (powder and material handling, build volume exchange, depowdering and cleaning, downstream workflows, safety interlocks) and partner closely with machine OEMs and automation vendors to unlock deeper capability, serviceability, and reliability.
Manufacturing Engineer, Tube Bending Hadrian AutomationManufacturing Engineer, Tube BendingTorrance, CaliforniaThe factories-as-a-service team analyzes our current customers' production and supply chain challenges, builds data-driven presentations, designs and scopes factories of the future, and assists the Federal and Strategic sales team in forming long-term partnerships with the DOD, Primes, and other manufacturers. Backed by leading investors including JPMorgan Chase, Valor Equity Partners, Andreessen Horowitz, Founders Fund, 137 Ventures, Lux Capital, T. Rowe Price, and Morgan Stanley, we’re building the future of American manufacturing—and looking for exceptional people to help make it happen.