Propulsion Engineer (Merlin Main Injector)
Location
Hawthorne, CA
Level
Full-Time
Department
Aerospace
Type
Salary
$110,000 - $130,000
Job Description
Posted on:
2024-11-08
The position is for a Propulsion Engineer focusing on the Merlin Main Injector Assembly at SpaceX.
Responsibilities
- Support build, test, and flight of Merlin main injector assemblies
- Generate accurate CAD models and drawings
- Review structural analysis on main injector components
- Work with manufacturing engineers for correct production
- Lead design, manufacturing, and reliability improvements
- Resolve issues encountered with the main injector
- Support engine test teams for development and qualification
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline
- 1+ years of experience in combustion devices or engine design
- Strong fundamentals of structural mechanics and fluid flow
- Experience with stress analysis and fatigue calculations
- Hands-on experience with rocket engines or similar systems
- Proficient with Siemens NX and DFMA
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work under pressure