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SpaceX · 2 weeks ago

Propulsion Engineer, Development Operations (Raptor)

Hawthorne, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$110K/yr - $130K/yr

1+ years exp

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. As a Propulsion Engineer on the Raptor Development Operations team, you will be responsible for guiding development of future versions of Raptor and ensuring compatibility with the vehicle for the system(s) you own.

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Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Own system level processes and operations critical to overall engine function from design and build through testing and flight

Establish hardware and operational requirements and work with other responsible engineers to ensure interfacing systems meet requirements to ensure we are building the highest performance, reliable vehicle system possible

Communicate system capability and requirements such that the entire engine/vehicle system comes together as a cohesive, integrated unit through clear development roadmaps, execution of new designs, and efficient development test programs from concept design to flying Starship at high rate

Ownership of system through flight, including data review, reuse, and on-console support as needed

Drive the development roadmap for new versions of the Raptor engine through:

+ Converting programmatic goals into concrete requirements for Raptor and Starship teams to follow while developing a new engine version

+ Developing test requirements and participating in test operations to develop hardware and processes to accept engines for flight

+ Being directly in involved in leading development testing on-site at the McGregor and/or Starbase test facility

+ Developing test plans for development objectives, reviewing data, and providing troubleshooting recommendations and solutions. Communicate results of the tests to impacted systems and drive any observed anomalies to closure

+ Drive findings in engine development back to the factory to quickly address problems and buy down risk ahead of flight

Perform risk-conscious decision-making under pressure

Maintain a positive and constructive attitude in the face of technical and non-technical challenges

Be proactive and flexible to changes in department/company strategy

Qualification

Pressurized fluid systemsHardware designThermodynamicsCAD softwareSystems-level engine modelingCommunicationProblem-solvingTeam collaborationAdaptability

Required

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

Willing to travel in support of test and launch operations

Willingness to work extended hours and weekends as needed

Preferred

Demonstrated understanding of thermodynamics, compressible and incompressible flow, thermochemistry, mechanics, heat transfer, and structural design in demanding environments

Master's degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or similar discipline

2+ years working in multidisciplinary teams, projects, or programs in a rapidly changing, highly demanding environment

Demonstrated ability at successfully troubleshooting/resolving hardware test issues or flight anomalies from analyzing test data

Experience in a test operational role for multiple test articles (engines, components, etc.)

Familiarity with a CAD package like Siemens NX

Experience with executing high quality work in a highly technical yet fast-moving environment with tight timelines and aggressive schedules

Experience with systems-level engine modeling