Aerospace Propulsion Fluids Analyst – CFD & Thermal

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid parental leave

3 weeks paid vacation

Job summary

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP is looking for a Propulsion Fluids Analyst to evaluate and improve engine hardware designs through in-depth fluids and thermal analyses. You will use advanced simulation tools to drive design decisions and ensure reliability throughout the flight phases of our missions.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering and at least 1 year of relevant experience. Additionally, proficiency in MATLAB and Python is necessary. Join us at SpaceX to help pursue our mission of making interplanetary life possible.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in fluids, CFD, and thermal analysis.
• Experience in the aerospace industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform fluids, CFD, and thermal analysis for engine design.
• Collaborate with propulsion engineers.
• Validate models with testing data.

Skills

Fluids analysis

CFD

Thermal analysis

MATLAB

Python

Education

Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline

Master’s degree in an engineering discipline

Tools

Sinda/Fluint

STAR-CCM+

Siemens NX

ANSYS

Job description

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP is looking for a Propulsion Fluids Analyst to evaluate and improve engine hardware designs through in-depth fluids and thermal analyses. You will use advanced simulation tools to drive design decisions and ensure reliability throughout the flight phases of our missions.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering and at least 1 year of relevant experience. Additionally, proficiency in MATLAB and Python is necessary. Join us at SpaceX to help pursue our mission of making interplanetary life possible.