SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make space travel possible. The goal is to enable human life on Mars.
Job Description
The Propulsion Engineer will be responsible for ensuring Raptor engines and components have been tested and qualified to function in flight conditions. Our engineers specialize in the design and execution of unique development tests for Raptor engine testing on an accelerated schedule. This role offers a constant variety of diverse engineering challenges in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.
* Develop and execute tests at the engine and component level to evaluate hardware performance and survivability during the mission.
* Repeated ownership of test campaigns; including test plan creation, new system activation, test operations, data review, and test stand equipment design/fabrication.
* Provide daily direction and instruction to technicians to fabricate and integrate test articles and stand equipment.
* Develop and maintain test procedures, sequences, scripts, configuration files, and software.
* Operate and troubleshoot data acquisition and control systems, wiring, and instrumentation. DAQ systems are primarily National Instruments based.
* Operate and troubleshoot fluid and mechanical systems that include low to high-pressure gaseous working fluids and rocket propellants (including high pressure nitrogen and methane systems & cryogenics) as well as structural components and supporting infrastructure.
* Operate mechanical systems; these include test stand support structures, heat exchangers, vacuum pumps, tooling, and fluid components such as valves, reliefs, burst disks, tubing, etc.
* Automate repetitive test operations to increase efficiency and safety.
* Develop innovative processes to increase testing capability and rates, while maintaining high rigor of safety.
* Identify and characterize system pitfalls and potential hazards then work to resolve such anomalies by collaborating with design engineers on improvements for test stands and flight hardware.
* Operate test console and direct a team of technicians to execute test processes.
* Analyze and review data to ensure that hardware is operating as expected utilizing numerical data analysis tools to interpret test results.
* Develop, maintain, and execute integration and testing process, and collaborate with design engineers to improve hardware.
* Act as a conduit for completing the resource management process, including: planning, parts, coordination, skilled labor coordination, process verification, etc.
Required Skills and Qualifications
We are looking for candidates with a Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, manufacturing engineering or physics and 1+ years of hands-on testing experience.
* Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, manufacturing engineering or physics
* 1+ years of hands-on testing experience (experience from internships, clubs or other hands-on extra-curricular activities qualifies)
Benefits
This role offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including opportunities for career growth and professional development.
Other Requirements
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful, permanent resident, Refugee under 8 U.S.C. \\1157, or Asylee under 8 U.S.C. \\1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer.