Propulsion Engineer, Valves (raptor Components)

SpaceX

Hawthorne, CA, United States
Base: $100,000 - $115,000 (level i) or $110,000 - ...
On-site
Bachelor's degree in engineering or physics
1+ years designing mechanical systems
Cad and engineering drawing generation
SpaceX is seeking a Propulsion Engineer for its Raptor Components team in Hawthorne, CA. The successful candidate will design and analyze mechanical and electro-mechanical control assemblies for the Raptor engine, with a focus on reliability and manufacturability

Job Summary

  • The role involves designing and ensuring the success of mechanical and electro-mechanical control assemblies for the Raptor engine to enable human life on Mars.
  • Engineers will spearhead root cause investigations and develop state-of-the-art flow control devices with a target of 99.99% reliability.
  • Compensation includes base salaries ranging from $100,000 to $135,000 per year along with stock options and comprehensive benefits.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

SpaceX is seeking a Propulsion Engineer for its Raptor Components team in Hawthorne, CA. The successful candidate will design and analyze mechanical and electro-mechanical control assemblies for the Raptor engine, with a focus on reliability and manufacturability.

Salary

Base: $100,000 - $115,000 (Level I) or $110,000 - $135,000 (Level II); Bonus/Equity: Eligible for long-term incentives, company stock, and discretionary bonuses; Benefits: Medical, vision, dental, 401(k), paid parental leave, and vacation.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or physics
  • 1+ years designing mechanical systems
  • CAD and engineering drawing generation
  • Root cause investigation experience
  • Fluid and solid mechanics principles

Nice-to-have

  • Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills
  • Leadership project management experience
  • Master's degree in mechanical engineering
  • Experience with actuators and motors
  • Hands-on test instrumentation knowledge

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering discipline or physics
  • 1+ years professional experience in mechanical system design
  • U.S. citizenship or eligible work authorization status

Work Rights

Must be U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, asylee, or eligible for required authorizations

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