Propulsion Systems Engineer
1 month ago
At SpaceX, we're pushing the boundaries of space technology to make humanity a multi-planetary species. As a Propulsion Build Engineer for the Dragon 2, you'll play a critical role in developing the propulsion systems that will take us to the stars.
Key Responsibilities:- Lead the production, assembly, and integration of the Dragon propulsion system, including Draco thrusters, propellant tanks, and propulsion fluid components and instrumentation.
- Review and provide input to component and system designs at the conceptual through prototype stage to ensure designs are designed for manufacturability.
- Drive the schedule for components and fluid systems, which impact design release cadence and capacity capabilities.
- Resolve, analyze, and solve discrepancies, while interfacing with the quality team (resolving issues for design, fabrication, and assembly).
- Run system-level testing of the vehicle propulsion system, such as proof and leak, fluid flow, and functional checkouts.
- Develop production procedures and processes to enable assembly and testing to meet vehicle production rate requirements.
- Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, materials engineering, welding engineering, physics, or chemistry.
- 1+ years hands-on fabrication, assembly, and/or testing experience (internship experience can supplement industry experience).
- Master's degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, materials engineering, welding engineering, physics, or chemistry.
- Experience with spacecraft or aircraft propulsion systems.
- Knowledge of the fundamental principles of compressible and incompressible flow, thermodynamics, thermochemistry, mechanics, materials, and electrical circuits.
- Experience with design for manufacturability and assembly.
- Experience with fluid schematics, geometric dimensioning and tolerance (GD&T), and NX/Teamcenter CAD.
- Experience with fluid system manufacturing techniques, processes, equipment, and other processes such as: P&ID development, orbital tube welding, tube bending, and pressure testing.
- Must be willing to work long hours and weekends when necessary.
SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from qualified candidates who share our passion for space exploration and innovation.
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