Senior Propulsion Engineer, Chamber and Nozzle
7 days ago
At SpaceX, we're pushing the boundaries of space exploration and development. As a Senior Propulsion Engineer, Chamber and Nozzle, you'll play a critical role in designing, 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
- Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
- 5+ years of hands-on fabrication, assembly, testing, and/or project management experience via professional industry 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
- 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
Pay range: $125,000.00 - $175,000.00 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 & 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 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.
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