Propulsion Engineer (Raptor Development Operations)

SpaceX(9 days ago)

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

About this role

SpaceX is seeking a Propulsion Engineer to oversee the development, production, and operation of engine ignition systems and related hardware for their advanced rocket engines. The role focuses on ensuring engine reliability, safety, and performance through design, analysis, and testing. The engineer will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support the company's goal of enabling human life on Mars.

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Required Skills

Python
MATLAB
Engine Design
Fluid Dynamics
Thermodynamics
Testing
Analysis
Modeling
Sequences
Combustion

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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