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Aerospace Propulsion Systems Engineer

2 months ago


Hawthorne, California, United States SpaceX Full time
Join SpaceX as a Propulsion Engineer and Contribute to the Future of Space Exploration

At SpaceX, we're pushing the boundaries of what's possible in space technology. As a Propulsion Engineer, you'll play a critical role in designing and developing the propulsion systems for our Dragon spacecraft, which is revolutionizing access to space.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design, analyze, build, and test propulsion engines, fluid components, tanks/pressure vessels, and/or fluid systems for the Dragon spacecraft
  • Own critical spacecraft propulsion hardware/systems, assuming profound responsibility for your hardware
  • Interface with our world-class production team to ensure designs are successfully translated into the fleet of Dragon spacecraft

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in aeronautical/astronautical, aerospace, or mechanical engineering
  • 1 year of experience with design (CAD), analysis (structural and fluids), and materials

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master's degree in aeronautical/astronautical, aerospace, or mechanical engineering
  • Strong understanding of spacecraft and/or launch vehicle propulsion systems and fluid components
  • Experience with NX 8.5 or other CAD packages (PTC Creo, CATIA) with a solid understanding and application of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) per ASME Y
  • Proficient in basic principles of compressible and incompressible flow, thermodynamics, thermochemistry, mechanics, materials, and electrical circuits
  • Professional or project experience with FEMAP, ANSYS, or similar finite element analysis (FEA) software tools, as well as good understanding of fatigue, fracture, and crack propagation

Additional Requirements:

  • Must be available to work extended hours and weekends, as needed
  • Able to travel to remote sites in Texas, Florida, and Central California as needed
  • Ability to pass Air Force background checks for Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg

ITAR Requirements:

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or 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.