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.

SR. RERSOURCE GENERATION ENGINEER, LAUNCH SYSEMS (STARSHIP)

Work with brilliant, passionate engineers to tackle difficult problems and push the boundaries of propellant generation on Earth, the Moon, and Mars. This is the team that will engineer the propellant generation technologies that will take mankind to Mars.

We are looking for an experienced engineer who can design, build and commission systems to generate propellants for Starship in an environmentally efficient manner.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop rapid, reliable, and automated launch sites, landing sites, test sites, and propellant production facilities
• Design, build, and commission air separation, liquefaction, and other cryogenic process equipment
• Evaluate, improve and troubleshoot cryogenic system process performances
• Design, build, and operate ground-based fluid systems to support fabrication, testing, and launching of Starship
• Analyze and monitor process equipment performances (compressors, heat exchangers, etc.)
• Coordinate with engineers from other disciplines (civil, structural, electrical, controls, etc.) to establish complete system design
• Manage interdisciplinary launch engineering projects from concept through design, build, and activation
• Work closely with operational teams to ensure system design is well-understood and easy to operate long term

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
• 5+ years of hands-on experience working in the design & development of cryogenic fluids, air separation, or carbon capture systems in a professional setting
• 2+ years of experience in the build, activation or operation of such systems

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Advanced degree in mechanical, aerospace or chemical engineering
• Strong working knowledge of fluid dynamics, thermodynamics and process engineering
• Strong working knowledge of CO2 capture or other negative emissions technologies
• Demonstrated expertise designing and operating cryogenic fluid systems
• Experience in the filtration and distillation of liquid gases including liquid air and liquid natural gas
• CAD capability for 3D Modeling (NX, SolidWork, etc.)
• Knowledge of engineering standards and best practices
• Experience operating and troubleshooting control systems required for remote operations
• Experience commissioning and/or with plant operation (LNG, ASU, He, etc.)
• Able to work well in an integrated collaborative team environment including daily interactions with technicians, engineers, and managers
• Able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure, fast paced environment
• Self-motivated and directed with keen attention to detail
• Passion for advancing the commercial space industry and human spaceflight

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be willing to travel to other launch sites in support of build and operational activities and launches; travel requirement is up to 40%

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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