Senior Propulsion Engineer

4 weeks ago


Hawthorne, California, United States SpaceX Full time
Job Summary

As a Senior Propulsion Engineer at SpaceX, you will be responsible for designing and developing the Merlin Thrust Chamber Assembly (TCA) for our Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy reusable launch vehicles. You will work closely with the manufacturing team to ensure efficient production and maximum reliability of the TCA.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design and develop the TCA, including CAD modeling and drawing generation
  • Perform structural, thermal, and fluid analyses to ensure the TCA meets life, performance, and reliability targets
  • Lead new and ongoing design and process improvements to maximize rapid manufacturability and reliability
  • Collaborate with the test team to resolve issues encountered with the TCA during testing or flight operations
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
  • 5+ years of professional experience in hardware or propulsion system development
  • Strong understanding of thermodynamics, compressible and incompressible flow, heat transfer, structures, and metallic material science
  • Experience with thrust chamber design and analysis, including thermal/fluid CFD and structural analysis
What We Offer
  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge rocket propulsion systems
  • Collaborative and dynamic work environment


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