Sr Aerodynamics Engineer Starship

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SR. AERODYNAMICS ENGINEER (STARSHIP)

The Starship Aerodynamics team is responsible for predicting the aerodynamics and aerothermal environments booster and ship experience during all phases of their missions. Aerodynamics engineers use engineering models simulations and windtunnel testing in order to provide the most accurate predictions ahead of flight validation. The team works closely with the GNC (guidance navigation and control) team in order to enable them to safely land and recover both Starship stages once their mission is accomplished. Moreover the team supports engineers responsible for vehicle structures during their design efforts. Aerodynamics engineers are expected to have a clear understanding of the flow fields experienced by our vehicles through the various flight regimes from subsonic through hypersonic and apply this understanding while they operate our prediction tools.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare mesh run and post process CFD models
• Review postflight data and compare to preflight estimates
• Interface with responsible engineers providing them inputs to their designs and ensuring they have a clear understanding of the physical phenomena they are dealing with
• Write code and scripts in a variety of languages making sure they share common interfaces and can be part of a mostly automated workflow

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree in an engineering discipline
• 5 years of experience with aerodynamic and aerothermal analysis

PREFERRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Masters degree or PhD in aerospace or mechanical engineering
• Experience with Siemens STARCCM and developing scripts in Java for it
• Experience with solvers used by NASA for entry vehicles e.g. FUN3D Loci/CHEM DPLR
• Experimental testing experience
• Data processing and analysis in MATLAB or Python
• Experience with Siemens NX
• Experience with thermal protection systems
• Strong background in external compressible fluid dynamics

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be willing to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range:
Aerodynamics Engineer/Senior: $125000 $175000/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 & longterm disability insurance life insurance paid parental leave and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation & 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.

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