Crew Dragon Thermal Hardware Engineer
Crew Dragon Thermal Hardware Engineer
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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.
CREW DRAGON THERMAL HARDWARE ENGINEER
As a Thermal Hardware Engineer at SpaceX you will have the opportunity to utilize your knowledge experience and creativity to develop novel solutions at the cutting edge of space technology. You will work on the aspects of spacecraft design that will enable humans to be ferried to and from the International Space Station and ultimately extend humanitys reach beyond the earth and moon. Our Thermal Control System team focuses on the Dragon spacecraft and develops the necessary hardware to allow Dragon to maintain thermal and environmental control and support life onboard the spacecraft. This role is a challenging role as it involves design analysis testing and manufacturing of fluids system elements that are part of the thermal control system. You will be working with the team to develop and integrate these components into the Dragon spacecraft to help carry out its mission of bringing humans into space to the International Space Station or beyond.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsible for a portion of the thermal control systems aboard the SpaceX Dragon space capsule including both inhouse fabricated as well as vendor supplied components
- Perform CAD modeling and structural analysis of elements of the thermal control system
- Perform systems engineering tasks and fluid analyses
- Work with interdisciplinary customers to ensure the component will meet the requirements of avionics GNC mission operations etc.
- Ensure designs are manufacturable and reliable; work with the production team to ensure a smooth transition to a reliable manufacturing process that has minimal sustaining engineering required
- Exemplify technical excellence and be accountable for your own work
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors degree in an engineering discipline
- 1 years of experience with CAD and FEA software packages (can be in a professional academic or recreational setting)
- 1 years of hands on experience driving the design and development of mechanical components or systems (internship and project team experience is applicable)
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Masters degree in an engineering discipline
- First principles understanding of heat transfer and thermodynamics; ability to perform simple hand calcs etc.
- Handson experience with fluid (liquid and/or gas) handling systems especially those on a spacecraft or launch vehicle
- Proactive problemsolving skills such as failure analysis root cause investigation and design of experiment creation
- Solid understanding of test methods/setups and data acquisition systems
- Ability to perform trade studies using first principles and engineering fundamentals to make clear recommendations even with partial information
- Experience with NX
- Solid understanding and application of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) and tolerance stackup analysis
- Experience with structural analysis methods (hand calcs FEMAP ANSYS NASGRO etc. in order to optimize hardware to strength requirements as well as to evaluate for life and fracture
- Knowledge of metallic and fluid system manufacturing techniques processes equipment and other processes such as machining welding brazing tube bending etc.
- Able to work well in an integrated collaborative team environment including frequent interactions with technicians other engineers and managers
- Highly selfmotivated with strong organizational and written/oral communication skills able to prioritize and execute tasks in a highpressure environment with the ongoing drive for continuous improvement in all aspects of work
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed
- Ability to travel to remote sites as needed
- Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Pay range:
Crew Dragon Thermal Hardware Engineer/Level I: $95000.00 $115000.00/per year
Crew Dragon Thermal Hardware 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 & 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.
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.
Employment Type
Full Time
