Propulsion Systems Engineer

3 weeks ago


Brownsville, Texas, United States SpaceX Full time

Job Title: Propulsion Systems Engineer

Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled Propulsion Systems Engineer to join our team at SpaceX. As a Propulsion Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for designing and developing flight hardware to enable high-performance and highly manufacturable interplanetary vehicles.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design propulsion fluid systems and metallic structures under accelerated timelines
  • Review specifications, schematics, and other engineering data to develop hardware concepts and trade implementation/architecture options
  • Design a range of pressurized and unpressurized structures and parts to enable system capability, creating original CAD models and prints
  • Update designs and drawings through engineering change orders to support SpaceX's rapid pace of design iteration
  • Execute design for manufacturability changes to enhance production efficiency
  • Partner with engineering and production teams to generate ideas, designs, and improvements for current and next-generation vehicles
  • Create detailed component and assembly drawings incorporating an understanding of GD&T and tolerance stack-ups

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
  • 1+ years of mechanical or fluids design and drafting experience (including internships, student project teams, or personal projects)
  • Experience with 3D CAD software (NX, Solidworks, etc)

Preferred Skills and Experience:

  • Solid understanding and application of GD&T and tolerance stack-ups
  • Hands-on experience working in school club or project teams designing hardware in a highly constrained system under defined timelines
  • Familiarity with fluid systems, sheet metal design, and welded structures
  • Experience with pressurized components (valves, regulators, tubes, pipes, etc)
  • Ability to manage large assembly models and drawings
  • Ability to work and communicate well in an integrated team including daily interactions with technicians, engineers, and leadership
  • Creative problem solver that can bring multiple disciplines together to achieve buy-in for a unified design direction
  • Self-motivated with strong multi-tasking, organizational, communication and documentation skills

Additional Requirements:

  • Must be available to work long hours and weekends as needed
  • Willing to travel to various SpaceX sites (up to 25%)

Compensation and Benefits:

Propulsion Design Engineer/Level I: $95,000.00 - $115,000.00/per year

Propulsion Design Engineer/Level II: $110,000.00 - $130,000.00/per year

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

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 Requirements:

To 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. Learn more about the ITAR here.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

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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