Dragon Propulsion Systems Engineer

4 weeks ago

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

As a Dragon Propulsion Systems Engineer at SpaceX, you will be part of a team that is pushing the boundaries of rocketry and space exploration. Our team is responsible for designing, developing, and testing the propulsion systems for our Dragon spacecraft, which is the world's most advanced manned spacecraft.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and test propulsion engines, fluid components, and fluid systems for the Dragon spacecraft
  • Own critical spacecraft propulsion hardware and systems, taking responsibility for their design and performance
  • Collaborate with our 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 Skills and Experience:

  • 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, with a solid understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
  • Proficient in basic principles of compressible and incompressible flow, thermodynamics, thermochemistry, mechanics, materials, and electrical circuits
  • Knowledge of metallic and fluid system manufacturing techniques, processes, equipment, and other processes
  • Good understanding and experience working with aerospace materials (metals, plastics, composites)
  • Solid understanding of test methods/setups and data acquisition systems
  • Ability to perform trade studies using first principles and engineering fundamentals
  • Passion for advancing the commercial space industry and human spaceflight
  • Able to work well in an integrated collaborative team environment

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.

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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