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SpaceX · 2 hours ago

Aerodynamics Engineer (Starship)

Texas, United States

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

SpaceX is actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. The Aerodynamics Engineer (Starship) will be responsible for predicting aerodynamics and aerothermal environments for booster and ship missions, utilizing engineering models and simulations to ensure accurate flight validations.

Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Prepare, mesh, run, and post process CFD models

Review post-flight data and compare to pre-flight estimates

Interface with responsible engineers, providing them inputs to their designs and ensuring they have a clear understanding of the physical phenomena they are dealing with

Write code and scripts in a variety of languages, making sure they share common interfaces and can be part of a mostly automated workflow

Qualification

CFD models3D modelingCompressible fluid dynamicsMATLABPythonLinux/Unix systemsCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsDocumentation skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline

Must be willing to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed

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