Propulsion Engineer
2 weeks ago
As a Propulsion Engineer for Raptor Chamber and Nozzle Manufacturing at SpaceX, you will be responsible for developing, implementing, and optimizing production processes for key sub-assemblies and components of the Raptor engine.
Key Responsibilities- Own the fabrication of parts, processes, and assemblies within Raptor thrust chamber and nozzle extension manufacturing.
- Resolve nonconformance and manufacturing discrepancies, interfacing with cross-functional teams.
- Regularly challenge each process, part, and operation while working closely with design/development engineers to create the most manufacturable and reliable engine hardware possible.
- Maintain a sense of holistic ownership over the production line including process consistency, quality, tooling, capital equipment, ergonomics, and safety.
- Interact with a multi-disciplinary group of engineers and technicians on a daily basis in support of production, test, launch, and more.
- Identify, coordinate, and drive design changes related to department priorities such as simplification, reliability, and performance.
- Develop and continually improve the manufacturing processes, process flow, tooling, test processes, and procedures, including layouts of production facilities.
- Work with production and supply chain teams to ensure the hardware you are responsible for is delivered on time or ahead of schedule.
- Oversee high volume of introduction and implementation of new products and product revisions.
- Interface with internal and external fabrication, automation, and materials teams to meet production goals.
- Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline.
- 1+ years of hands-on fabrication, assembly, testing, and/or project management experience via internships, labs, clubs, extracurricular activities, or professional industry experience.
- Ability to work well in an integrated and collaborative team environment including daily interactions with technicians, engineers, and managers.
- Experience with manufacturing techniques, processes, and equipment such as machining, brazing, welding, forming, tube bending, structural assembly, etc.
- Understanding of test methods/setups and data acquisition systems.
- Experience generating, reading, and interpreting engineering drawings.
- Expertise in design for manufacturability (DFM) with demonstrable success at taking products through development, testing, and production.
- Highly self-motivated with strong organizational and written/oral communication skills - able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment with the ongoing drive for continuous improvement in all aspects of work.
- Must be able to stand for long durations (8 hours minimum) and work directly with hardware on the floor.
- Must be comfortable stooping, bending, and standing.
- 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.
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 & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks.
You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation & will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year.
Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.
ITAR RequirementsTo 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.
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.
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.
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