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SpaceX · 2 days ago

New Graduate Engineer, Propulsion (Starship)

Texas, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

SpaceX is a company focused on developing technologies for human life on Mars. The New Graduate Engineer, Propulsion role involves designing, analyzing, and building fluid systems for interplanetary vehicles, including high-pressure gas storage and cryogenic fluid management.

Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Perform fluids system sizing analysis to determine basic system requirements

Transform system requirements into hardware concepts and trade implementation and architecture options

Design a range of pressurized and unpressurized structures and parts to enable system capability, creating original CAD models and prints

Perform structural analysis of parts and components to ensure survivability

Execute design for manufacturability changes to enhance production efficiency

Drive the first builds of flight hardware and work with a manufacturing team to establish a production line

Coordinate and execute development, qualification, and acceptance testing of flight hardware

Participate in design reviews internally and with suppliers and customers

Partner with engineering and production teams to generate ideas, designs, and improvements for current and next-generation vehicles

Qualification

Fluid dynamicsFinite element analysisMechanical designCAD softwarePressurized componentsInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline or physics

1+ years of mechanical or fluids design, analysis, or build experience via project team, research, internships, and/or professional experience

Graduating in the fall of 2025, spring of 2026, or summer of 2026

Ability to work extended hours and weekends as necessary

Ability and willingness to relocate to Starbase, TX (Brownsville, TX area)

Stand: Up to 3 hours per day

Sit: Up to 6 hours per day

Push/Pull: Up to 50lbs. (unassisted) Up to 15 minutes per day

Overhead reach: Up to 3 hours per day

Walk: Up to 3 hours per day

Lift/Carry: Up to 25lbs. (unassisted) Up to 15 minutes per day

Climb (ladder/stairs): Up to 1 hour per day

Ability to work in temperatures over 80 degrees: up to 30 minutes per day

Candidate must be capable of safely working at heights (up to 500ft), in confined spaces, using an air purifying respirator, and performing the physical requirements of the job listed in the job description

Candidate may be required to complete a pre-employment questionnaire and/or physical to confirm these capabilities, which may include a medical history review

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