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Responsible Engineer, Turbomachinery (Starship)
Hawthorne, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$95K/yr - $115K/yr
2+ years expSpaceX is developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. The Responsible Engineer for Turbomachinery will focus on designing and analyzing turbomachinery for Starship's fluid systems, ensuring high-performance interplanetary vehicles.
Computer Software
Responsibilities
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of turbomachinery and manufacturing engineers, driving the rapid development and execution of designs for Starship's propulsion system turbomachinery
Design, build and test turbopumps for Starship, the most advanced orbital vehicle propulsion system ever designed
Develop and train teammates to support empowered product ownership utilizing risk-conscious decision-making skills under pressure
Own turbomachinery product families - every engineer at SpaceX assumes profound responsibility for their hardware
Interface with our world-class production team to ensure that your team's designs are successfully translated into the fleet of rockets that is revolutionizing access to space
Maintain a positive and constructive attitude in the face of technical and non-technical challenges
Work collaboratively with commercial and governmental customers to ensure 100% mission success
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
2+ years of professional experience in a turbomachinery design and analysis role (structural and/or fluid)
Professional experience with 3D CAD modeling, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), manufacturing process, and machine setup
Willingness to work extended hours and weekends as needed to resolve critical technical or timing issues
Ability to perform hands-on work in all environments (heat, cold, rain), in tight quarters or at heights
Ability to work extended hours and weekends as needed; flexibility required
Ability to focus while working in hazardous conditions and wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
Preferred
Master's degree in an engineering discipline
Experience in a highly technical position that required a scrappy, entrepreneurial manner to enthusiastically accomplish tasks with tight time or budget constraints
Management experience leading a technical team, cooperating with cross-functional groups to accomplish outstanding results
Demonstrated leadership qualities through cross-functional teamwork on challenging problems
Understanding of engineering fundamentals and the ability to perform basic analysis
Strong desire to mentor and grow employees
Deep understanding of thermodynamics, compressible and incompressible flow, thermochemistry mechanics, structural design in demanding environments, and/or materials
Professional experience using Siemens NX (Unigraphics), ANSYS or Fluent
Understanding of engineering fundamentals and the ability to perform basic analysis
Benefits
Long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards
Potential discretionary bonuses
Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
401(k) retirement plan
Short and long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Paid parental leave
Various other discounts and perks
3 weeks of paid vacation
10 or more paid holidays per year
Paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy
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