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Hawthorne, California, United States · On-site
$25/hr–$60/hr
Mid level$37B raised
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$125k–$175k/yr
Mid level$37B raised
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$125k–$175k/yr
Mid level$37B raised
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$165k–$230k/yr
Senior$37B raised
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SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this poss…
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SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this poss…
SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this poss…
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SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this poss…
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Full-time
bachelor degree
Posted 15d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Analyze, design, and build fluid and mechanical systems to support critical rocket launches and testing. Manage projects from inception to completion, including design reviews, procurement, and hands-on troubleshooting in the field.
Requirements
Requires a bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline and at least one year of hands-on design or build experience. Candidates must be able to work in extreme outdoor environments and meet US Government export regulations (ITAR).
Full job description
SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.
LAUNCH & TEST ENGINEER, FLUIDS
Aggressively-paced, constantly-evolving, results-focused, real-as-it-gets engineering positions available for the ambitious. We design, build, activate, modify, improve, and maintain the fluid and mechanical systems that launch the most powerful rocket in the world. You can plan on having your skills put to the test, having hardware you designed, made, and installed the same day in a development-focused environment. From tens of thousands of gallons per minute of cryogens to tens of pounds per second of high-pressure gas, we develop clever solutions to meet the needs of a demanding launch and test program both today and for the future.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Analyze, design, and build systems that support critical rocket launches and testing
Cradle-to-grave project ownership through hosting design reviews, project decision justification, equipment procurement, and coordination and assistance of the construction of your ideas
Design modular hardware capable of being manufactured at volume for future launch sites across the world
Apply interdisciplinary engineering skills in fields of system-level process design and initial sizing, detailed pressurized fluid and thermal analysis, structural engineering, materials and component selection and cost/schedule optimization
Work directly with technicians and support groups to build your designs, and fix real-world problems on the fly
Maintain a tight feedback loop with the launch operations team to rapidly alter plans as necessary to meet tight deadlines
Activate and troubleshoot equipment to achieve design objectives and iterate system maintenance strategies to reduce future downtime
Hands-on approach to tackling daily field projects necessary to keep the company launching rockets
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, aerospace engineering, or other engineering discipline
1+ years of hands-on build or design experience (internship, club, and competition team experience qualifies)
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team, take initiative, and communicate effectively
Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while maintaining a high sense of urgency in a high-paced, challenging work environment
Willingness to perform other related duties for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment
Experience with quick-thinking and problem solving in stressful situations
Experience solving challenges posed by short deadlines
Strong fundamental intuition of fluid and/or structural/mechanical systems
Creativity to imagine and design for reliability, efficiency, and maintainability from scratch
General hands-on experience; machining, welding, and other fabrication techniques is a plus
Experience with instrumentation, testing, data review and analysis, verification against an analytical model
3+ years of mechanical, fluids, or thermal design experience in an industrial setting or equivalent
Experience with high pressure and cryogenic fluid systems and components
Experience producing drawings for fabrication
Collaborative team player, eager to find the best solution while balancing cost and schedule
Acute attention to detail, ability to see interactions with other systems to avoid problems
Intermediate skill level using CAD (NX a plus)
Ability to verify designs with simplified hand calculations; experience in FEA or CFD is a plus
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) piping and pressure vessel design experience
Creative and passionate approach to addressing opportunities and challenges, and an enthusiastic, self-motivated, positive can-do attitude
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to respond to emergencies to support priority projects, missions, and launches
Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral
Ability to work extended hours and weekends as needed; flexibility is required
Ability to work in extreme outdoor environments when needed – heat, cold, wind, rain, etc.
Ability to work in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise
Working conditions may be in tight quarters and physical dexterity is required
Ability to perform job duties that require standing, kneeling, crouching, twisting upper body, working in cramped positions in small openings, and climbing hand over hand
Ability to lift heavy objects up to 25 lbs. unassisted
Ability to work on ladders, lifts, and at elevated heights (up to 300 feet) with proper personal protective equipment (PPE)
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.
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 reach out to [email protected].
SpaceX designs, manufactures and launches the world’s most advanced rockets and spacecraft
Industry
Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Founded
2002
Headquarters
Hawthorne, California
LinkedIn followers
3,616,109
Total funding
$37B
SpaceX designs, manufactures and launches the world’s most advanced rockets and spacecraft. The company was founded in 2002 by Elon Musk to revolutionize space transportation, with the ultimate goal of making life multiplanetary.
SpaceX has gained worldwide attention for a series of historic milestones. It is the only private company ever to return a spacecraft from low-Earth orbit, which it first accomplished in December 2010. The company made history again in May 2012 when its Dragon spacecraft attached to the International Space Station, exchanged cargo payloads, and returned safely to Earth — a technically challenging feat previously accomplished only by governments. Since then Dragon has delivered cargo to and from the space station multiple times, providing regular cargo resupply missions for NASA.
For more information, visit www.spacex.com.
Offices: Rocket Road, Hawthorne, California, US · Rocket Road, McGregor, TX, US · Rocket Road, Cape Canaveral AFS, FL 32920, US · 1030 15th St NW, Washington, DC 20005, US · 731 Kelp Road SLC-4E, Vandenberg AFB, CA 93437, US
Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy RocketsDragon Cargo and Crew SpacecraftMerlin Rocket EnginesDraco and SuperDraco ThrustersPICA-X high performance heat shield materialand Satellite DevelopmentSpace TravelInformation TechnologyNational SecurityTransportation
SpaceX designs, manufactures and launches the world’s most advanced rockets and spacecraft
Industry
Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Founded
2002
Headquarters
Hawthorne, California
LinkedIn followers
3,616,109
Total funding
$37B
SpaceX designs, manufactures and launches the world’s most advanced rockets and spacecraft. The company was founded in 2002 by Elon Musk to revolutionize space transportation, with the ultimate goal of making life multiplanetary.
SpaceX has gained worldwide attention for a series of historic milestones. It is the only private company ever to return a spacecraft from low-Earth orbit, which it first accomplished in December 2010. The company made history again in May 2012 when its Dragon spacecraft attached to the International Space Station, exchanged cargo payloads, and returned safely to Earth — a technically challenging feat previously accomplished only by governments. Since then Dragon has delivered cargo to and from the space station multiple times, providing regular cargo resupply missions for NASA.
For more information, visit www.spacex.com.
Offices: Rocket Road, Hawthorne, California, US · Rocket Road, McGregor, TX, US · Rocket Road, Cape Canaveral AFS, FL 32920, US · 1030 15th St NW, Washington, DC 20005, US · 731 Kelp Road SLC-4E, Vandenberg AFB, CA 93437, US
Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy RocketsDragon Cargo and Crew SpacecraftMerlin Rocket EnginesDraco and SuperDraco ThrustersPICA-X high performance heat shield materialand Satellite DevelopmentSpace TravelInformation TechnologyNational SecurityTransportation