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The Propulsion Engineer will manage hardware from concept through flight operations, performing design, analysis, and testing for Raptor engine systems. They will collaborate across engineering disciplines to ensure high launch cadence and reliability while supporting live test and flight operations.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline and possess at least one year of experience with pressurized fluid systems. Proficiency in hardware design, testing, and engineering programming tools like Python or MATLAB is required.
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.
PROPULSION ENGINEER (RAPTOR FLIGHT)
The Propulsion Engineer role is responsible for taking hardware from concept through to flight (and re-flight) operations, and everything in between. Pursue all processes necessary to effectively and safely prepare and fly world-changing launch vehicles. Work with brilliant, passionate engineers to rapidly develop methods to achieve airline-like operations for the highest performing rocket engines in the world.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Perform design, analysis, development engineering, and flight operations tasks for Raptor engine propulsion systems
Align resources to accomplish key objectives; assign clear accountability for important objectives, and set the performance bar at the high standard of excellence
Enable high launch cadence with unparalleled reliability through automated analysis of test and flight data; expand existing capabilities and develop new algorithms to improve reliability and thoroughness of all flight processes
Collaborate with engineers and technicians from most engineering disciplines, including stage propulsion, structure, launch, testing, production, ground, software, avionics, guidance and control, mission management, flight reliability, etc. to achieve successful and reliable engine performance in flight and during ground testing, and to continuously refine the designs and practices for increased reliability and reduced costs
Support live test and flight operations in role of primary console operator
Exercise risk-conscious decision-making skills under high pressure, across multi-disciplinary systems
Support vehicle-level readiness and data reviews for the engine system
Represent engine system in role of a responsible engineer to the rest of the vehicle, ground, customer, and administrative disciplines
Develop test plans, and analyze test results in support of test and flight operations
Execute walkdowns, and support hardware troubleshooting in the field
Implement and maintain rigorous hardware and software verification processes through practical application of automation and process controls
Fully own critical spaceflight hardware with profound responsibility
Balance competing priorities and several dynamic projects simultaneously, while assessing level of depth/accuracy needed for each task
Push tasks to complete closure, with a burning sense of urgency and extreme ownership
Ability to pivot and adapt quickly to changes in direction, schedule, priority, and/or level of depth as needed, to stay aligned with program’s shifting needs
Operate in high-stress environment with grit and endurance
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline
1+ years of experience with pressurized fluid systems
1+ years of experience in hardware design, manufacture, assembly, test and/or flight
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Understanding of engineering fundamentals and the ability to perform basic analysis
Demonstrable proficiency in the basic principles of compressible/incompressible flow, thermodynamics, and materials
Experience developing hardware from concept to working prototypes, and refining the designs and operations to achieve robustness and autonomy
Experience with engineering programming tools (Python, MATLAB, or similar)
Liquid engine development experience, or experience working with pressurized fluid components such as valves and pneumatic systems
Experience operating in a rapidly growing, changing and technical environment
Ability to act and execute in a scrappy and entrepreneurial manner
Familiarity with Starship engine and propulsion systems
Familiarity with basic concepts of control systems
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to travel between Hawthorne, CA and Starbase, TX in support of test and flight operations and hardware development – up to 10%
Must be able to work extended hours and weekends as needed
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 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. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.
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
3,614,099
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.
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