Propulsion Engineer, Combustion Devices Manufacturing (Raptor)

SpaceX • Hawthorne, CA

20d • $95,000 - $130,000

About The Position

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 of enabling human life on Mars. PROPULSION ENGINEER, COMBUSTION DEVICES MANUFACTURING (RAPTOR) As a Propulsion Engineer for Raptor Combustion Devices Manufacturing at SpaceX, you will have the opportunity to develop, implement, and optimize production processes for key sub-assemblies and components of the Raptor engine. You will partner with passionate engineers, technicians, and others to solve difficult problems and drive towards creating the most manufacturable and reliable hardware possible for one of the world’s most powerful rocket engines.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline
• 1+ years of experience with engine, fluid, or system design, development, fabrication, assembly, or test (internship or project team experience is applicable)

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with liquid rocket engines, spacecraft systems, and/or pressurized fluid systems
• Knowledge of aerospace applications for metals such as steel and aluminum, as well as high temperature alloys such as Inconel, molybdenum, niobium, etc.
• Familiarity with fundamentals of common joining processes such as brazing and welding
• Expertise in design for manufacturability (DFM), with demonstrable success at taking products through development, testing, and production
• Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals for structural and fluids-based applications
• Highly detail oriented with excellent organizational skills
• Track record of success in a rapidly growing, changing and highly technical environment
• Ability and desire to work in a dynamic, fast-paced, team environment

Responsibilities

• Develop manufacturing and integration processes for combustion device components & assemblies in the Raptor engine family
• Conceptualize, demonstrate, and drive to completion innovative manufacturing processes to support high rate production targets
• Regularly challenge each process, part, and operation while working closely with design/development engineers to create the most manufacturable and reliable engine hardware possible
• Oversee introduction and implementation of new products and product revisions, frequently multiple at a given time
• Maintain a sense of holistic ownership over the production line, including process consistency, quality, tooling, capital equipment, ergonomics, and safety
• Resolve recurring manufacturing nonconformance's and interface with quality team to implement corrective actions
• Interact with a multi-disciplinary group of engineers and technicians on a daily basis in support of production, test, launch, and more
• Interface with internal fabrication shops as well as vendors to meet production goals
• Work with production teams to ensure the hardware you are responsible for is delivered on time or ahead of schedule

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees