Electric Propulsion Systems Engineer

2 days ago

Hawthorne, California, United States SpaceX Full time
Join SpaceX's Electric Propulsion Team

SpaceX is seeking a highly skilled Electric Propulsion Engineer to join our team of brilliant and passionate engineers. As a key member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work on the development of the most reliable and manufacturable satellite thrusters in the world.

Responsibilities:
  • Design, analyze, test, and provide operational support of the most highly produced spacecraft electric thruster in history
  • Work closely with manufacturing team to ensure that your designs enable efficient, reliable, high-rate production
  • Design, build, modify, operate and troubleshoot the electric propulsion test facility; includes vacuum chambers, cryogenic pumps, performance measurement systems, magnetic field measurement systems, plasma diagnostic systems, data acquisition and control systems, and associated wiring and instrumentation
  • Analyze and review data to ensure that hardware is operating as expected utilizing numerical data analysis tools to interpret test results
  • Spearhead root cause investigations and component redesigns to improve reliability and/or production rate
  • Develop and execute qualification test plans to ensure readiness for flight (vibration, shock, thermal cycle, life cycle)
  • Balance rigor with risk tolerance to find the sweet spot in the cost/leadtime/reliability/performance space for a system that cannot accept a non-zero failure rate
  • Fully own critical spaceflight hardware - every engineer at SpaceX assumes profound responsibility for their hardware
  • Work in an integrated collaborative team environment including daily interactions with technicians, engineers, and managers
  • Maintain a positive and constructive attitude in the face of technical and non-technical challenges
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in an aerospace, physics, mechanical or other engineering discipline
  • 2+ years of total experience in one or a combination of the following: involvement with an outside the classroom project team designing, building and testing electric propulsion components; academic research focused on electric propulsion; or professional experience designing, testing, and analyzing electric propulsion systems
Preferred Skills and Experience:
  • Master's degree in an aerospace, mechanical or similar engineering discipline
  • Deep understanding of vacuum chamber operations, thermodynamics, structural design, electromagnetism, plasma physics, and materials properties
  • Proficiency in programming languages (Python, C/C++, Matlab)
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a highly cross-functional role
  • Able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
  • Self-motivated, well organized with keen attention to detail
  • Must have an ongoing drive for continuous improvement in all aspects of work
  • Active Top Secret, Top Secret SCI, OR ability and willingness to obtain a Top Secret clearance is desired but not required
Additional Requirements:
  • An active clearance may provide the opportunity for you to work on sensitive SpaceX missions; if so, you will be subject to pre-employment drug and random drug and alcohol testing
  • Ability to perform job duties that require working in vacuum chambers, including standing, kneeling, crouching, twisting upper body, working in cramped positions in small openings and climbing hand over hand
  • Must be able to travel - up to 10-15% work week travel may be required
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.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX's Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department

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