Senior Propulsion Engineer for Raptor Chamber and Nozzle Manufacturing

7 days ago

Hawthorne, California, United States SpaceX Full time
Job Summary

SpaceX is seeking a highly skilled Senior Propulsion Engineer to join our team in Chamber and Nozzle Manufacturing for the Raptor engine. As a key member of our propulsion team, you will be responsible for developing, implementing, and optimizing production processes for key sub-assemblies and components of the Raptor engine.

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
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
  • 5+ years of hands-on fabrication, assembly, testing, and/or project management experience via professional industry experience
Preferred Skills and Experience
  • Master's degree in an engineering discipline
  • 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
Additional Requirements
  • 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
Compensation and Benefits

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.

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