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Original Job Post

SpaceX · 2 days ago

Thermal Engineer, Thermal & Fluid Analysis

Texas, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$95K/yr - $115K/yr

2+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Thermal design of spacecraft, launch vehicles, and hardware, from initial high-level analysis down to validation of performance with ground tests, flight, and orbital data.

Automate workflow 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 work to reduce miss-rate and improve efficiency.

Review peer work.

Qualification

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MATLABEngineering SimulationInternship ExperienceThermal AnalysisSpacecraft SystemsFluid Analysis0-D Thermal Networks1-D Thermal NetworksThermal DesktopANSYS WorkbenchPythonScripting LanguagesAggressive Schedule ManagementProblem-SolvingCommunicationTime Management

Required

Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline

At least 1 year of experience using engineering simulation software such as MATLAB (student project team and internship experience qualifies)

Preferred

Master’s degree in an engineering discipline

2+ years professional experience with thermal or fluid analysis

Strong understanding of spacecraft and/or launch vehicle systems

Experience with 0-D and 1-D thermal/fluid networks

Experience with Thermal Desktop and/or ANSYS Workbench

Working knowledge of scripting languages (specifically Python)

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Ability to deliver against an aggressive schedule

Must be available to work extended hours and weekends as needed

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Short & 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

5 days of sick leave per year

Company

SpaceX

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SpaceX is an aviation and aerospace company that focuses on reducing the costs associated with space travel by using reusable rockets.

Founded in 2002

Hawthorne, California, USA

1,001-5,000 employees

https://www.spacex.com

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