Propulsion Systems Engineer
6 days ago
Join SpaceX as a Propulsion Systems Engineer and contribute to the development of cutting-edge propulsion systems for our next-generation spacecraft.
About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Propulsion Systems Engineer to join our team at SpaceX. As a key member of our Engine Systems team, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and testing propulsion systems for our Raptor engine.
Responsibilities- Own system-level hardware, engine requirements, and related processes critical to overall engine function from design and build through testing and flight.
- Interface with numerous teams within Raptor and Starship to ensure we are meeting engine requirements and building the most reliable, high-performance vehicle-system possible.
- Drive future engine design and development through top-level ownership of large collaborative upgrades across the entire engine.
- Own development hardware builds, first-article activation, and the overall engine development plan for each major block upgrade.
- Own complex, interdisciplinary engine hardware or performance investigations with a clear path to closure.
- Assemble trades and down-select key architectural decisions with consensus among teams within Raptor and Starship.
- Be the technical leader of overall development testing of the engine, working to manage the developmental direction of the engine on a regular basis, working closely with:
- McGregor development and test team to conduct high-rate testing.
- Raptor combustion devices, turbomachinery, AVI, chamber/nozzle, components, and supply chain teams to optimize development timelines across all systems toward a highly reliable, high-rate, flight engine.
- Other key stakeholders on the Starship team.
- Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline.
- 1+ years of experience with pressurized fluid systems.
- 1+ years of experience in hardware design, manufacture, assembly, test, and/or flight.
- Demonstrated understanding of thermodynamics, compressible and incompressible flow, thermochemistry, mechanics, and structural design in demanding environments.
- Master's degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or similar discipline.
- 2+ years working in multidisciplinary teams, projects, or programs in a rapidly changing, highly demanding environment.
- Demonstrated ability at successfully troubleshooting/resolving hardware test issues or flight anomalies.
- Experience in a test operational role for multiple test articles (engines, components, etc.).
- Familiarity with a CAD package like Siemens NX.
- Experience at a nimble engineering organization or in a highly technical position that requires a scrappy, entrepreneurial manner to accomplish tasks with tight time constraints and significant consequences of failure.
- Willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
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.
ITAR RequirementsTo 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.
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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