Propulsion Engineer Structural Analyst Merlin
Propulsion Engineer Structural Analyst Merlin
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Job Description
SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible with the ultimate goal ofenabling human life on Mars.
PROPULSION ENGINEER STRUCTURAL ANALYST (MERLIN)
This role will focus primarily on the structural analysis of engine parts to inform design decisions and ensure reliability performance and reuse requirements are met. Merlin Propulsion Engineers are all responsible for ensuring flightworthiness of engine hardware and software throughout the life cyclefrom initial build through acceptance testing and into flight (and reflight) operations. Additionally you will be responsible for driving reliabilityimproving and rateenabling initiatives to maintain the longterm success of Falcon as the mostflown mostreliable launch vehicle in existence.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Perform thermal thermomechanical dynamic and durability (fatigue/fracture) analyses on Merlin engines to inform design decisions and ensure reliability performance and reuse requirements are met
- Take an extremely practical handson approach to model validation/verification ensuring that model predictions are tied firmly to reality and test data and make improvements to the engine design
- Support ongoing design manufacturing and reliability improvements to the engine and ensure the changes are properly qualified
- Support the resolution of issues encountered with during manufacturing testing flight operations or engine refurbishment in a timely fashion
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors degree in an engineering discipline
- 1 years of experience in structural analysis
- 1 years of experience with finite element analysis (FEA) and commercial tools such as ANSYS
- 1 years of experience with combustion devices or rocket engine development
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Masters degree in an engineering discipline
- Strong fundamentals in structural mechanics thermomechanical random vibration fatigue and fracture
- Strong fluid flow and heat transfer fundamentals. Experience with CFD or fluent is not required but valueadded
- Handson experience with rocket engines automotive engine design dynamic or complex static fluid systems etc.
- Professional experience using Siemens NX (Unigraphics) and GD&T
- Experience with manufacturing processes such as CNC mill/lathe welding castings additive etc. Proficient with the fundamentals of design for manufacturing/assembly (DFMA)
- Project experience or full professional engineering lifecycle experience (design trade CAD design prototyping manufacturing testing qualification production reuse) is desired
- Experience making risk evaluations and/or supporting root cause investigations
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Willingness to travel on occasion in support of testing
- Willingness to work extended hours and weekends as needed to resolve critical technical issues
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Pay range:
Propulsion Engineer/Level I: $95000.00 $115000.00/per year
Propulsion Engineer/Level II: $110000.00 $130000.00/per year
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a casebycase basis and may vary based on the following considerations: jobrelated knowledge and skills education and experience.
Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for longterm incentives in the form of company stock stock options or longterm cash awards as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical vision and dental coverage access to a 401(k) retirement plan short and longterm disability insurance life insurance paid parental leave and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
- 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. Learn more about the ITAR here.
SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race color religion gender national origin/ethnicity veteran status disability status age sexual orientation gender identity marital status mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceXs Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full Time
