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Sr. Propulsion Engineer, Development Operations (Raptor)
Hawthorne, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$125K/yr - $175K/yr
5+ years expSpaceX is a company focused on developing technologies for human life on Mars. The Senior Propulsion Engineer will guide the development of future Raptor engine versions, ensuring system compatibility and performance through detailed planning, testing, and collaboration with various engineering teams.
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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
Be able to 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
Required
Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
5+ years of experience with pressurized fluid systems
5+ years of experience in hardware design, manufacture, assembly, test and/or flight
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
5+ 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
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
3 weeks of paid vacation
10 or more paid holidays per year
Paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy
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