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, CHAMBER AND NOZZLE (RAPTOR)
As a Raptor engineer at SpaceX you will have the opportunity to apply your knowledge, experience, and creativity to develop hardware at the cutting edge of space technology. You will work on the engines that will ultimately extend humanity’s reach beyond the earth and moon. In this role, you will be the engineer responsible for the rapid manufacture and integration of parts, processes, and assemblies used on our next generation vehicles, providing input to both design/development and production.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Own parts, processes, and assemblies within Raptor thrust chamber and nozzle extension manufacturing
- Work closely with design/development engineers and fabrications shops (internal and external) to build and assemble parts
- Develop manufacturing and test processes and procedures, including layouts of production facilities
- Ensure that all parts are fabricated or purchased at the correct rate to facilitate the Raptor build schedule
- Own or participate in tool design and development
- Resolve nonconformance and manufacturing discrepancies, interfacing with cross-functional teams
- Manage the transition of prototype parts from development to production
- Drive continual improvements for future builds and designs
- Identify, coordinate, and drive design changes related to department priorities such as simplification, reliability, and performance
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline
- 1+ years of hands-on fabrication, assembly, testing, and/or project management experience via internships, labs, clubs, extracurricular activities, or professional industry experience
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Ability to work well in an integrated and collaborative team environment including daily interactions with technicians, engineers, and managers
- Experience with manufacturing techniques, processes, and equipment such as machining, welding, forming, tube bending, structural assembly, etc.
- Understanding of test methods/setups and data acquisition systems
- Experience generating, reading, and interpreting engineering drawings
- Experience with Design for Manufacturing (DFM)
- Able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
- Self-motivated and well-organized with keen attention to detail and drive for continuous improvement in all aspects of work
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- 10% travel in support of launch and test of hardware
- Flexibility in working hours to production and launch cadence
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
- To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
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