Senior Propulsion Engineer

4 weeks ago


Hawthorne, California, United States SpaceX Full time
Job Title: Senior Propulsion Engineer - Combustion Modeling

Join SpaceX, a pioneering company in space exploration, as a Senior Propulsion Engineer - Combustion Modeling. We are seeking a highly skilled engineer to develop high-fidelity combustion simulations for our Raptor rocket engine.

Responsibilities:
  • Develop and implement state-of-the-art features on multi-core and GPU hardware to extend simulation capabilities and improve performance.
  • Collaborate with combustion analysts and software engineers to develop advanced simulation tools that accelerate engine design.
  • Maintain a massively parallel, high-performance combustion simulation software with an active user base and time-critical deliverables.
  • Support all aspects of software development as a member of a cross-functional team.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or science discipline.
  • 5+ years of software development experience in C++.
  • Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing combustion numerical methods for detailed CFD.
  • Demonstrated expertise with fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and combustion physics.
Preferred Skills and Experience:
  • Experience working on concurrent applications (e.g. threading, MPI, CUDA).
  • Experience working with a team on at least one large (>100,000 lines) software project.
  • Experience with object-oriented software design and functional programming.
  • Background in scientific computing, high-performance computing, or mathematics.
Additional Requirements:
  • Willing to travel in support of launching and testing of hardware.
  • Willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
Compensation and Benefits:

Competitive salary range: $125,000.00 - $175,000.00 per year. Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, vision, and dental coverage, 401(k) retirement plan, short & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful, permanent resident, Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.



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