New Graduate Engineer, Propulsion (Raptor)
Location
Hawthorne, CA
Level
Entry-Level
Department
Aerospace & Space
Type
Salary
$95,000 - $115,000
Job Description
Posted on:
2025-09-24
Responsibilities
- Design and develop next-generation rocket engines, test stands, and production lines.
- Perform hand calculations and FEA to optimize designs.
- Iterate on manufacturing processes and development testing in a fast-paced environment.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure hardware integration.
- Own large business outcomes and contribute to personal and professional growth.
- Witness the transition from hardware building to flying reusable rockets.
- Engage in real-world challenges in propulsion systems.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or physics.
- 1+ years of mechanical and/or fluids engineering experience.
- Strong analytical skills and ability to make data-driven decisions.
- Experience in a technical position requiring a scrappy, entrepreneurial approach.
- Demonstrated success in competitive environments and rapid growth in responsibilities.
- Passion for building hardware and real-world applications.
- Ability to work extended hours and weekends as necessary.
