Dragon Propulsion Systems Engineer

4 weeks ago


Hawthorne, California, United States SpaceX Full time

At SpaceX, we are pushing the boundaries of rocketry and working towards a future where humanity is out exploring the stars. As a Dragon Propulsion Systems Engineer, you will be part of a brilliant and passionate team of engineers who are tackling difficult problems and developing the technologies to make this possible.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop propulsion engines, fluid components, tanks/pressure vessels, and/or fluid systems for the Dragon spacecraft.
  • Own critical spacecraft propulsion hardware/systems and assume profound responsibility for your hardware.
  • Interface with our world-class production team to ensure designs are successfully translated into the fleet of Dragon spacecraft.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in aeronautical/astronautical, aerospace or mechanical engineering.
  • 1 year of experience with design (CAD), analysis (structural and fluids), and materials.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

  • Master's degree in aeronautical/astronautical, aerospace or mechanical engineering.
  • Strong understanding of spacecraft and/or launch vehicle propulsion systems and fluid components.
  • Experience with NX 8.5 or other CAD packages and a solid understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
  • Proficient in basic principles of compressible and incompressible flow, thermodynamics, thermochemistry, mechanics, materials, and electrical circuits.
  • Professional or project experience with FEMAP, ANSYS, or similar finite element analysis (FEA) software tools.

Additional Requirements:

  • Must be available to work extended hours and weekends, as needed.
  • Able to travel to remote sites in Texas, Florida, and Central California as needed.
  • Ability to pass Air Force background checks for Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.



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