Propulsion Engineer, Components Manufacturing (Raptor)

SpaceX • Hawthorne, CA

174d • $95,000 - $130,000

About The Position

The Raptor Components team develops the most advanced engine control components in the world. Our engineers are hardware experts for flow control devices that enable the Raptor engine, integrating pneumatics, mechanical, electrical, and software into integrated packages that enable streamlined manufacturing and engine operation. We design, analyze, build, test, and fly components for simplicity, manufacturability, and reliability in extreme thermal, pressure, and vibe environments. You will use and expand your knowledge, experience, and creativity to develop solutions at the cutting edge of space technology. You will own the relationship between your hardware and suppliers, customers, and test teams while spearheading your own projects. You will provide input into vehicle architecture trades and take a lead role in design and flight readiness on Starship, the vehicle that will make humanity multi-planetary.

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

• Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills, enthusiasm for problem solving, and desire to optimize modern rocket production and launch processes.
• Strong leadership project management skills and experience, and effective communication of technical concepts across multi-disciplinary teams.
• Experience working with liquid rocket engines, spacecraft systems, and/or pressurized fluid systems.
• Expertise in design for manufacturability (DFM), with demonstrable success at taking products through development, testing, and production.
• Understanding of fundamental principles in fluid systems, solid mechanics, and/or electrical systems.
• 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 fabrication manufacturing & integration processes for thermal protection, components & assemblies in the Raptor engine family.
• Question requirements, delete parts and processes, simplify/optimize, accelerate, and automate component deliveries.
• 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.
• Spearhead root cause investigations that arise in development, production, test, integration and launch, implementing corrective actions, proactively seeking out hardware issues and implementing solutions early.
• Coordinate team of peers through informal leadership and self-directed program organization to achieve goals.
• Assign clear responsibilities, motivating and holding teammates accountable for execution.
• 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

• 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.
• Potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees