Propulsion Engineer, Thermal & Fluid Analysis (Starship)

PROPULSION ENGINEER, THERMAL & FLUID ANALYSIS (STARSHIP)

As a Propulsion Engineer on the Starship Thermal & Fluids analysis team, you will ensure that fluid consumables are in the right place and at the right conditions for the Starship program. You will make engineering decisions to improve vehicle performance and reliability to help create a fully reusable transportation system designed to carry both crew and cargo to Earth orbit, the Moon, Mars, and beyond.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Per-mission analysis on attitude control systems, propellant conditions, tank pressurization systems to maximize performance while staying robust.
• Automate the workflow above to reduce engineering investment in per-mission analysis.
• Pursue performance/robustness improvements.
• Pursue operational simplicity and seek to reduce burden on other groups at SpaceX.
• Produce quality documentation of your work to reduce miss-rate and improve efficiency.
• Review peer work.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline.
• 1+ years of experience using engineering simulation software such as MATLAB (student project team and internship experience qualifies).

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Master’s degree in an engineering discipline.
• 2+ years of professional experience with thermal or fluid analysis.
• Strong understanding of spacecraft and/or launch vehicle propulsion systems and fluid components.
• Experience with 0-D and 1-D thermal/fluid networks.
• Working knowledge of scripting languages (specifically Python).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to deliver against an aggressive schedule.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be available to work extended hours and weekends as needed.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:    

Pay range:    
Propulsion Engineer /Level I: $95,000.00 - $115,000.00/per year    
Propulsion Engineer /Level II: $110,000.00 - $130,000.00/per year    
    
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, stock options, 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 & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation & will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.