Propulsion Systems Engineer

4 days ago


Brownsville, Texas, United States SpaceX Full time
Join SpaceX's Propulsion Systems Team

At SpaceX, we're pushing the boundaries of space exploration and development. As a Propulsion Systems Engineer, you'll play a critical role in designing and developing the fluid systems that enable our interplanetary vehicles to perform at their best.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Design, analyze, and build feedline systems to feed Raptor engines on Starship
  • Sizing vehicle feedline components and performing structural analysis to ensure survivability
  • Developing 3D models and releasing associated drawings, design documentation, and reports
  • Collaborating with the fluid team to define loads and implement them in analysis
  • Working closely with the manufacturing and build team to ensure designs are suitable for mass production
  • Optimizing feed system components design for mass and cost
  • Coordinating and executing development, qualification, and acceptance testing of flight hardware
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, structural engineering, or other engineering discipline
  • 5+ years of professional experience in mechanical or structural design, analysis, modeling, and drafting
  • 3+ years of experience with commercial FEA packages (e.g. ABAQUS, ANSYS, NASTRAN)
Preferred Skills and Experience:
  • Master's degree in an engineering field
  • Experience with large assembly finite element analysis (non-linear FEA and coupled fluid-structural analysis)
  • Background in cryogenic fluid mechanics and heat transfer analysis
  • Experience with pressurized components (valves, regulators, tubes, pipes, etc.)
  • Experience with Siemens NX or similar CAD package
Additional Requirements:
  • This position is based at Starbase, Texas (Brownsville/South Padre Island area), and requires being onsite
  • Ability to perform hands-on work in all environments (heat, cold, rain), in tight quarters or at heights
  • Ability to work extended hours and weekends as needed; flexibility 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.



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