SpaceX · 2 months ago
Launch Engineer, Fluids (Starship)
Cape Canaveral, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
3+ years expSpaceX is actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. The Launch Engineer, Fluids will design, build, and maintain fluid and mechanical systems for rocket launches, ensuring efficient operations and rapid problem-solving in a fast-paced environment.
Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
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
Qualification
Required
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)
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)
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
Preferred
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
Company
SpaceX
SpaceX is an aviation and aerospace company that designs, manufactures, and launches rockets and spacecraft.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$11.78BKey Investors
Korea Investment PartnersIntesa SanpaoloAndreessen Horowitz
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Leadership Team
Bret Johnsen
CFO
Charles Kuehmann
VP Materials Engineering
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