Propulsion Systems Engineer

17 hours ago


Hawthorne, California, United States SpaceX Full time
Job Title: Propulsion Engineer

Join SpaceX as a Propulsion Engineer and contribute to the development of cutting-edge propulsion systems for our spacecraft. As a member of our Raptor Avionics team, you will be responsible for designing, manufacturing, and testing 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:

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.

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.



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