Sr. Propulsion Engineer, Development Operations (Raptor)

SpaceX(7 hours ago)

Hawthorne, CAOnsiteFull TimeSenior$125,000 - $175,000Engineering

About this role

SpaceX is seeking a Senior Propulsion Engineer to lead the development and testing of their advanced Raptor rocket engines. The role involves system ownership, coordination with multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring high-performance engine operation from design through flight. This position offers the chance to contribute to human exploration of Mars and participate in cutting-edge aerospace projects.

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Required Skills

fluids
Hardware Design
Test Planning
Data Review
System Integration
Thermodynamics
Engine Modeling
Test Operations
Troubleshooting
Manufacturing

Qualifications

BS in an engineering discipline

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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