Propulsion Thermal Analyst (Raptor Combustion Devices)

SpaceX(8 days ago)

Hawthorne, CAOnsiteFull TimeJunior$95,000 - $130,000Propulsion Engineering

About this role

A Propulsion Thermal Analyst at SpaceX is an engineering role focused on the thermal aspects of the Raptor rocket engine family that supports the Starship launch system. The position sits within the propulsion organization and contributes to development and validation of high-performance engine hardware for flight.

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Required Skills

Thermal Analysis
FEA
Thermal Modeling
Thermodynamics
FEA Postprocessing
Thermal Desktop
ANSYS Workbench
Hand Calculations
Model Validation
Test Support

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Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Physics
Master's Degree Preferred

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.