Aerodynamics Engineer, Turbomachinery (Starship)

Space Exploration Technologies-posted about 2 months ago

$95,000 - $130,000/Yr

Full-time • Mid Level

Hawthorne, CA

5,001-10,000 employees

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An engineer in this role will lead the design, development, and qualification of rotating and stationary flow path components for multiple turbomachinery applications at SpaceX, taking the designs from initial concept to flight or other operations. Being successful in this role will require a strong technical knowledge of turbomachinery, coupled aero/hydro and mechanical design, and a broader turbomachinery system understanding as well as the ability to work with a wider team of specialists in the various sub-systems. Ensuring that turbomachinery solutions are developed with aggressive manufacturing goals, minimum cost/weight, and on an aggressive schedule is also key to success.

Design, build, and test turbopump pumps and/or turbines for Starship propulsion systems
Own critical turbomachinery components, as every engineer at SpaceX assumes profound responsibility for their hardware
Perform the aero/hydro sizing and flow path design and analysis work for the turbopumps and other turbomachinery for spacecraft systems
Ensure that detailed mechanical analysis is performed on all the turbopump components/systems, reviewed, and meets the required standards for life and reliability targets
Work with designers to prepare accurate and correct models and drawings for turbopump assembly and components, ensure that these drawings are correct and manufacturable with the available processes (or develop a process to enable them)
Interface with our world-class production team to ensure designs are successfully translated into flight hardware that is revolutionizing access to space
Work with teams developing other systems (combustion devices, valves, etc.) to ensure that the turbomachinery design is optimally integrated and that risks are well balanced across the system
Support both component and assembly testing. Be involved with defining the test configuration, the test process/execution and review the results to confirm
Lead the resolution of issues encountered with the turbopump during development/qualification testing
Support ongoing design improvements to turbopump assemblies and/or sub-systems including manufacturing improvements to reduce the cost and lead time of components

Bachelor's degree in aeronautical/astronautical, aerospace, or mechanical engineering
3+ years of professional experience in the design of turbomachinery components
Experience with commercial analysis (structural and fluids) software
Willingness to work extended hours and weekends as needed to resolve critical technical or timing issues
Ability to perform hands-on work in all environments (heat, cold, rain), in tight quarters or at heights
Ability to work extended hours and weekends as needed; flexibility required
Ability to focus while working in hazardous conditions and wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)

Master's degree or higher in aeronautical/astronautical, aerospace, or mechanical engineering
Strong understanding of turbomachinery aerodynamics, hydrodynamics, and mechanical design
Strong understanding of thermodynamics, compressible and incompressible flow, thermochemistry mechanics, and/or materials
Hands-on experience with turbomachinery hardware build
Experience with turbomachinery manufacturing and design of manufacturability
Experience with turbomachinery testing and engine testing
Professional experience using Siemens NX (Unigraphics) and ANSYS
Understanding of engineering fundamentals and the ability to perform basic analysis
Great attitude in the face of extreme challenges
Experience at a nimble engineering organization or in a highly technical position that required a scrappy, entrepreneurial manner to accomplish tasks with tight time or budget constraints
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to deliver against an aggressive schedule

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term 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 long-term 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.

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