Sr. Propulsion Engineer (Raptor Development Operations)

SpaceX(4 days ago)

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

About this role

A Senior Propulsion Engineer on Raptor Development Operations at SpaceX leads the development, production, and operation of engine ignition systems, transient sequences, and associated combustion hardware for the Raptor engine. The role focuses on ensuring reliable engine start-up, operation, and shutdown across testing and flight, supporting flight readiness and production throughput.

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Required Skills

Propulsion
Ignition Systems
Engine Transients
Combustion
Hardware Design
Test Operations
Data Analysis
Python
MATLAB
Systems Modeling

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Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
Master’s Degree Preferred
ITAR Eligibility (US Person)

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.