Propulsion Engineer, Additive (Raptor)

SpaceX-posted 9 months ago

$95,000 - $130,000/Yr

Entry Level

Hawthorne, CA

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

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SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future with 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 of enabling human life on Mars. The Additive Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for design, development, and testing of all facets of the additive process with a focus on machines, software, part design and analysis, and additive techniques.

Drive and identify projects to make the printer platforms more robust and repeatable based on machine issues, failed builds, and sensor monitoring/in process data acquisition
Be an active contributor within a team of engineers who perform the design, development, and testing of all facets of the additive process using powder-bed and powder-fed approaches
Continually identify and implement process improvement efforts on every step of the additive process
Advise and collaborate with the design team to incorporate and optimize features for additive manufacturing
Generate/optimize build files to produce high quality parts in minimum time with maximum consistency
Work with materials engineers to investigate properties, geometric accuracy, and surface finish results to develop optimal print parameters, heat treatments, and design allowable for existing and new alloys
Develop and maintain systems to efficiently collect and analyze process data while minimizing collection/entry burden
Develop and document best practices on new equipment and processes
Identify and implement safety improvements throughout the additive manufacturing process

Bachelor's degree in engineering discipline
1+ years of professional hands-on fabrication, assembly, testing, and/or project management experience

Master's degree in aeronautical, astronautical, or mechanical engineering
Experience with operating additive machines, including parameter development and process control
Experience with troubleshooting/repairing machines
Knowledge of various additive and subtractive manufacturing and joining techniques for metals
Solid understanding of optics and lasers
Knowledge of relevant aerospace design and test specifications, such as SMC-S-016, NASA-STD-5009, AIAA-S-080, and NASA-STD-5017
Familiarity with common engineering materials properties (strength, life, thermal, fluid compatibility etc.) and processing attributes particularly for titanium or nickel-based alloys
Ability to perform trade studies using first principles and engineering fundamentals
Proficient in basic principles of compressible and incompressible flow, thermodynamics, thermochemistry, mechanics, materials, and electrical circuits
Hands-on experience with aerospace component or fluid system testing, including pressure, hot-fire, and environmental testing
Excellent communication skills and ability to succinctly present recommendations
Passion for advancing the commercial space industry and human spaceflight
Able to work well in an integrated collaborative team environment
Highly self-motivated and able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment

Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
401(k) retirement plan
Short & long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Paid parental leave
Various other discounts and perks
3 weeks of paid vacation
10 or more paid holidays per year
5 days of sick leave per year
Long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards
Potential discretionary bonuses
Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan

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