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Raptor STA Engineer

Allen Park, MI · On-site

$99K - $166K/yr

Be the STA Program and Launch Leader for the Raptor Programs * Assist the Ford Racing program management team with APQP / PPAP status on Raptor programs * Use standard Ford Motor Company STA tools to ...

Raptor was founded in 2002 with the mission to protect every child, every school, every day. Today, Raptor is a school safety partner for 60,000 schools in 55 countries, providing SaaS and mobile ...

PROPULSION TECHNICIAN (RAPTOR) Candidates should possess a combination of solid mechanical knowledge, hands-on experience and the willingness and ability to learn. The propulsion technician is ...

Raptor STA Engineer

Allen Park, MI · Hybrid

$99K - $166K/yr

We are looking for an engineer with prior manufacturing experience and a strong quality background to the Raptor Program / Launch STA leader. * Ideal candidates for this position will have experience ...

Operations Assistant

Denver, CO · On-site

$20 - $22/hr

About Raptor Maps, Inc Solar power is the largest source of new energy in the world. Raptor Maps is a fast-growing, venture-backed, MIT-born climate tech company building software to enable the solar ...

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How much do raptor jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for raptor in the United States is $18.94, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.38 and $22.12 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a raptor?

In the context of jobs, 'raptor' typically refers to professionals who work with birds of prey, such as falcons, hawks, eagles, and owls. These individuals may be called raptor handlers, falconers, or wildlife rehabilitators, and their responsibilities include caring for, training, rehabilitating, or educating the public about raptors. They may work in wildlife centers, zoos, conservation organizations, or research institutions. Their work is important for the conservation of these species and for raising awareness about their ecological roles.

What is the difference between Raptor vs Data Analyst?

AspectRaptorData Analyst
Required CredentialsTypically no formal certification, but knowledge of Raptor software is essentialBachelor's degree in statistics, mathematics, or related field; certifications like CAP or Microsoft Excel certifications are common
Work EnvironmentPrimarily in finance, banking, or insurance sectors; office setting with software-focused tasksIn various industries including finance, healthcare, marketing; office or remote work
Employer & Industry UsageUsed by financial institutions for risk modeling and decision automationEmployed across multiple industries for data analysis, reporting, and insights

While Raptor specialists focus on using Raptor software for decision logic and automation, Data Analysts analyze data sets to generate insights. Both roles require analytical skills but differ in tools and industry applications.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a raptor, and why are they important?

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What are some common challenges faced by wildlife raptor rehabilitators, and how can applicants prepare for them?

Wildlife raptor rehabilitators frequently encounter challenges such as handling injured or stressed birds of prey, ensuring their safe recovery, and maintaining compliance with legal and ethical standards. The work can be physically demanding, often requiring long or irregular hours, and involves close collaboration with veterinarians, volunteers, and regulatory agencies. Applicants can prepare by gaining experience with animal handling, studying common raptor injuries and treatments, and familiarizing themselves with relevant federal and state wildlife regulations.
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Infographic showing various Raptor job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 80% Full Time, and 20% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $39,392 per year, or $18.9 per hour.

Propulsion Engineer (Raptor Components)

SpaceX

Hawthorne, CA • On-site

$115K - $140K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 25 days ago


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8.8

Company rating: 8.8 out of 10

Based on 147 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

15th of 72 rated aerospace companies


Job description

PROPULSION ENGINEER (RAPTOR COMPONENTS)

The Raptor Components team conceptualizes, models, drafts, and supports mechanical and electro-mechanical control assemblies that run the Raptor engine. On this team, you will design and ensure success of these assemblies by combining pneumatics, mechanical, electrical, and software into integrated packages enabling streamlined manufacturing and engine operation. We design, analyze, build, test, and fly components for simplicity, manufacturability, and reliability in extreme thermal, pressure, and vibe environments. You will provide input into vehicle architecture trades and take a lead role in design and flight readiness on Starship, the vehicle that will transform Earth orbit operations, normalize space technology, and make humanity multi-planetary.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

  • Generate and improve CAD, engineering drawings, analysis, component specifications, and risk assessments to maximize vehicle reliability.
  • Spearhead root cause investigations that arise in development, production, test, integration and launch, implementing corrective actions, proactively seeking out hardware issues, and implementing solutions early.
  • Develop state-of-the-art, manufacturable, 99.99% reliable flow control devices.
  • Safely implement thorough component testing and checkouts across multiple build, test, and launch sites.
  • Partner with supply chain, manufacturing, testing, and flight teams to achieve SpaceX's most reliable, highest rate components, striving for high factory yield and automotive volume/cost.
  • Inform system-level architecture, with component capabilities and vulnerabilities in mind, to minimize cost of payload to orbit.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering discipline or physics.
  • 1+ years of experience designing and analyzing mechanical systems via professional work experience, project/research-based student experience, or a combination of both.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Master's degree or 1+ years of professional experience in mechanical or aerospace engineering.
  • Experience designing, building, testing and troubleshooting mechanical systems.
  • Understanding of fundamental principals in fluid systems, solid mechanics, and/or electrical systems.
  • Hands-on experience with fluid, gas, mechanical, high voltage, or test instrumentation and control.
  • Knowledge of electro-mechanical devices, gears, actuators, motors, valves, regulators, or pumps.
  • Willingness to work extended hours and weekends as needed.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Must be willing to travel. 10% travel in support of hardware testing and launch operations.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Pay Range:
Level 1: $100,000.00 - $117,500.00
Level 2: $115,000.00 - $140,000.00

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.


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Hawthorne, CA, US