Propulsion Engineer (M1D Refurbishment)

SpaceX(1 month ago)

Hawthorne, CAOnsiteFull TimeMedior$95,000 - $130,000Propulsion

About this role

A Propulsion Engineer on the M1D Refurbishment team supports the qualification, inspection, and servicing of Merlin 1D engines to enable rapid, reliable re-flight. The role is multidisciplinary and works closely with technicians and cross-functional engineering teams to ensure flight readiness, configuration management, and continuous process improvements. The position is mission-focused, requiring high accountability and participation in planning and post-operation technical assessments.

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Required Skills

Integration
Test
Manufacturing
Fluid Systems
Avionics
Flight Software
GNC
Thermal Analysis
Structural Analysis
Configuration Management

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Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
Master's Degree in Aeronautical or Mechanical Engineering (Preferred)
ITAR Eligibility (U.S. Citizen/Perm. Resident/Asylee/Refugee)

About SpaceX

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SpaceX is an aerospace manufacturer and launch services company that designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft. Founded in 2002 to revolutionize space technology and ultimately enable human life on other planets, it developed the Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy rockets, the Dragon crew/cargo spacecraft, and the next‑generation Starship — with a strong emphasis on reusable boosters. SpaceX provides commercial and government launch services (including crewed ISS missions, satellite deployments and rideshares) and operates the Starlink broadband constellation. The company is known for rapid iterative development and cost‑reduction through reuse to expand access to space.

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