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Propulsion Systems Engineer

4 weeks ago

Hawthorne, California, United States SpaceX Full time

Job Title: Propulsion Systems Engineer

Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled Propulsion Systems Engineer to join our Raptor Avionics team at SpaceX. As a Propulsion Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, manufacturing, and test of avionics hardware and sensors used on Raptor engines.

Responsibilities:

  • Support the development, test, and qualification of avionics hardware and sensors used on Raptor
  • Collect and document requirements to communicate to stakeholders through data sheets, instruction manuals, and other product documentation
  • Coordinate, execute, and document acceptance, qualification, and development testing of avionics hardware
  • Interface with vendors and internal production teams to support new product introduction and sustaining engineering
  • Work across teams (systems, integration, dynamics, guidance, etc.) to ensure appropriate hardware/software is developed to meet vehicle requirements
  • Participate and prepare design reviews
  • Investigate failures; document findings, and drive corrective actions

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or physics
  • 1+ years of experience working on pressure transducers or other physical sensors
  • 1+ years of experience working with physical sensors, PCBAs and/or test development

Preferred Skills and Experience:

  • Master's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or similar technical field
  • Experience with sensor calibration and/or test rack development
  • Experience testing sensors and qualifying them for a given service environment
  • Data analysis experience in Python, MATLAB or Minitab
  • Advanced knowledge of various physical sensors and how they operate, designed, and manufactured
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Additional Requirements:

  • Extended hours and weekend work may be required to support critical project and mission milestones

Compensation and Benefits:

Pay range: Level I: $95,000.00-$115,000.00 per year, Level II: $110,000.00-$130,000.00 per year

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, stock options, 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. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.

ITAR 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. Learn more about the ITAR here.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Reasonable Accommodation:

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX's Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department