Propulsion Engineer, Engine Systems (Raptor)

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PROPULSION ENGINEER ENGINE SYSTEMS (RAPTOR)

As a Propulsion Engineer on the Raptor Engine Systems team you will be responsible for guiding development of future versions of Raptor as well as endtoend ownership of one or more systems on the engine. In this role you will be accountable for defining requirements owning hardware verifying capability and ensuring compatibility with the vehicle for the system(s) you own. Your detailed knowledge of the Raptor engine will make you a leader in the engine development cycle including detailed test planning data review onconsole test support and anomaly resolution. Raptor is a highly integrated fully flow staged combustion engine on the Starship vehicle. Systemlevel ownership requires excellent planning/vision broad technical depth and communication ability to work hardware fluids operations structures GNC software and test teams across both Raptor and Starship.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Own system level hardware and related processes critical to overall engine function from design and build through testing and flight
• Establish hardware and operational requirements and work with other responsible engineers to ensure interfacing systems meet requirements to ensure we are building the highest performance reliable vehicle system possible
• Perform handson work with design manufacturing and supply chain teams to understand the production process and drive changes to improve overall hardware build rate and reliability
• Communicate system capability and requirements such that the entire engine/vehicle system comes together as a cohesive integrated unit through clear development roadmaps execution of new designs and efficient development test programs from concept design to flying Starship at high rate
• Ownership of system through flight including data review reuse and onconsole support as needed
• Drive the development roadmap for new versions of the Raptor engine through:
  • Converting programmatic goals into concrete requirements for Raptor and Starship teams to follow while developing a new engine version
  • Developing test requirements and participating in test operations to develop hardware and processes to accept engines for flight
  • Being directly in involved in leading development testing via onsite travel to the McGregor test facility
  • Developing test plans for development objectives reviewing data and providing troubleshooting recommendations and solutions. Communicate results of the tests to impacted systems and drive any observed anomalies to closure.
• Be able to perform riskconscious decisionmaking under pressure
• Maintain a positive and constructive attitude in the face of technical and nontechnical challenges
• Be proactive and flexible to changes in department/company strategy

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree in an engineering discipline
• 1 years of experience with pressurized fluid systems
• 1 years of experience in hardware design manufacture assembly test and/or flight

PREFERRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• Demonstrated understanding of thermodynamics compressible and incompressible flow thermochemistry mechanics and structural design in demanding environments
• Masters degree in aerospace engineering mechanical engineering or similar discipline
• 2 years working in multidisciplinary teams projects or programs in a rapidly changing highly demanding environment
• Demonstrated ability at successfully troubleshooting/resolving hardware test issues or flight anomalies from analyzing test data
• Experience in a test operational role for multiple test articles (engines components etc.)
• Familiarity with a CAD package like Siemens NX
• Experience with executing high quality work in a highly technical yet fastmoving environment with tight timelines and aggressive schedules
• Experience with systemslevel engine modeling

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Willing to travel in support of test and launch operations
• Willingness to work extended hours and weekends as needed

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. 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.

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