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SpaceX · 2 weeks ago

Propulsion Engineer, Thermal & Fluid Analysis (Starship)

Texas, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

1+ years exp

SpaceX is actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. The Propulsion Engineer will focus on ensuring fluid consumables are correctly positioned and conditioned for the Starship program, making engineering decisions to enhance vehicle performance and reliability.

Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Per-mission analysis on attitude control systems, propellant conditions, tank pressurization systems to maximize performance while staying robust

Automate the workflow above to reduce engineering investment in per-mission analysis

Pursue performance/robustness improvements

Pursue operational simplicity and seek to reduce burden on other groups at SpaceX

Produce quality documentation of your work to reduce miss-rate and improve efficiency

Review peer work

Qualification

Engineering simulation softwareThermal analysisFluid analysisScripting languagesCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline

1+ years of experience using engineering simulation software such as MATLAB (student project team and internship experience qualifies)

Must be available to work extended hours and 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