Sr. Propulsion Design Engineer (Raptor Engine Systems)

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of professional experience in mechanical design, including 3D CAD modeling.

• 6+ years of professional 3D CAD experience with complex mechanical assemblies.
• 3+ years of experience owning hardware, systems, or projects from concept through delivery.
• 3+ years of experience solving problems involving fluid systems, heat transfer, and structural design.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, maintain, and enforce technical documentation and design requirements.
• Strong communication skills with experience presenting to both technical teams and senior leadership.
• Experience defining and validating engineering requirements at the system and subsystem level.
• Proven success implementing and improving configuration management processes in both development and production environments.
• Strong understanding of design validation methods through analysis and test, including test data review.
• Familiarity with high-strength, oxidation-resistant, and propellant-compatible materials for cryogenic and high-temperature environments.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes such as turning, milling, drilling, brazing, welding, forming, forging, casting, and 3D printing.
• Understanding of mechanical seals, threaded fasteners, high-pressure fluid systems, and aerospace hardware standards.
• Basic knowledge of NDT techniques and design for inspection.
• Experience supporting the integration and testing of rocket propulsion hardware.
• Proficiency in NX, Teamcenter, and ANSYS; SQL experience a plus.

• Must be able to work extended hours and weekends as needed
• Willingness to travel in support of launching and testing hardware

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Pay Range: Senior: $135,000.00 - $190,000.00

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

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 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.

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