Sr Propulsion Engineer Merlin Turbopumps Injectors

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.

SR. PROPULSION ENGINEER (MERLIN THRUST CHAMBER ASSEMBLIES / TURBOPUMPS & INJECTORS)

As a Manufacturing Engineer at SpaceX you will utilize your knowledge experience and creativity to develop novel solutions at the cutting edge of thrust chamber assemblies and turbopump and injector propulsion technology. You will work in a highly dynamic environment supporting critical engine hardware that will deliver satellites into Earths orbit ferry humans to and from the international space station and ultimately extend humanitys reach beyond Earth and the moon. You will serve as the manufacturing process subject matter expert and be expected to provide input into the design and development of new and existing hardware to facilitate an aggressive manufacturing pace. Additionally you will lead in developing manufacturing and test processes on one of historys most reliable bipropellant rocket engine.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support daytoday production of Falcon Merlin engine subassemblies and engine integration which includes manufacturing processes such as machining welding metal forming pressure testing precision cleaning nondestructive testing heat treatment and advanced mechanical assembly
• Analyze recurring manufacturing discrepancies and their impact on hardware performance and lead multidisciplinary teams on root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Develop new and evaluate existing manufacturing processes and equipment to reduce nonconformance frequency/severity and processing/manufacturing costs
• Provide subject matter expertise on multiple manufacturing processes and products and their impact on test and launch operations
• Identify and execute designformanufacturability design and process improvements which have systemwide improvements to the department
• Communicate and coordinate daily with supporting departments such as production machining maintenance quality and design engineering to ensure that quality hardware is delivered on time

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree in an engineering discipline or STEM discipline
• 5 years of mechanical design and/or handson manufacturing experience (internship and project experience are applicable)

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Masters degree in mechanical aerospace materials or industrial engineering.
• Experience designing work procedures and processes for critical aerospace hardware.
• Experience with aerospace welding systems (e.g. electron beam TIG)
• Experience with nondestructive testing/nondestructive evaluation (e.g. fluorescent penetrant inspection radiography ultrasonic etc.
• Experience with metallurgical evaluation and testing
• Knowledge of metallic manufacturing techniques processes and equipment related to fastening drilling and automation
• CAD and DWG experience (NX & Teamcenter a plus)
• Production tooling design experience
• Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) experience

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• This is a handson position that may require standing for up to 4 hours a day and working directly with hardware on the floor
• Must be comfortable stooping bending and standing
• Must be willing to work long hours and weekends when necessary

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range:
Sr. Propulsion Engineer: $125000.00 $175000.00/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 & 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. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual carryover and use requirements of the law.

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.

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