Propulsion Design Engineer (Starship)
Location
Texas, United States
Level
Full-Time
Department
Aerospace
Type
Salary
$95,000 - $130,000
Job Description
Posted on:
2024-09-18
The role is for a Propulsion Design Engineer at SpaceX, responsible for developing flight hardware for interplanetary vehicles, particularly the Starship, to enable human life on Mars.
Responsibilities
- Design propulsion fluid systems and metallic structures
- Review specifications and develop hardware concepts
- Update designs and drawings to support design iteration
- Execute design changes for manufacturability
- Collaborate with engineering and production teams for vehicle improvements
- Create detailed component and assembly drawings
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
- 1+ years of mechanical or fluids design and drafting experience
- Experience with 3D CAD software
- Solid understanding of GD&T and tolerance stack-ups
- Hands-on experience in hardware design within constrained systems
- Familiarity with fluid systems, sheet metal design, and welded structures
- Ability to work well in an integrated team and solve complex problems