Propulsion Engineer • Mid-Level

Who you are

You hold a Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline and have at least 1 year of experience using engineering simulation software such as MATLAB. Your background may include student project team and internship experience, which has equipped you with the skills necessary for this role. You are eager to contribute to the Starship program and are motivated by the challenge of improving vehicle performance and reliability.

You have a strong understanding of thermal and fluid analysis, and you are passionate about pursuing performance and robustness improvements. Your analytical mindset allows you to make engineering decisions that maximize performance while ensuring operational simplicity. You are detail-oriented and committed to producing quality documentation of your work to enhance efficiency and reduce errors.

Desirable

A Master’s degree in an engineering discipline is preferred, along with 2+ years of professional experience specifically in thermal or fluid analysis. Your experience may include working on complex systems and collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals.

What you'll do

As a Propulsion Engineer on the Starship Thermal & Fluids analysis team, you will be responsible for ensuring that fluid consumables are in the right place and at the right conditions for the Starship program. You will conduct per-mission analysis on attitude control systems, propellant conditions, and tank pressurization systems to maximize performance while maintaining robustness. Your role will involve automating workflows to reduce engineering investment in per-mission analysis, allowing for more efficient operations.

You will actively pursue performance and robustness improvements, seeking operational simplicity to reduce the burden on other groups at SpaceX. Your ability to produce quality documentation will be crucial in reducing miss-rates and improving overall efficiency. You will also review peer work to ensure high standards are maintained across the team.

What we offer

At SpaceX, you will be part of a mission-driven team dedicated to making human life multi-planetary. You will work in a collaborative environment where your contributions directly impact the future of space exploration. We offer competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth within a pioneering company that values innovation and excellence in engineering.