Cryogenic Process Engineer for Starship Launch Systems

SpaceX; Texas; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Chemical Process Engineer to support Starship launch systems, focusing on cryogenic propellant processing and generation across launch, test, and production sites. You will design, build, and operate fluid systems essential for successful rocket launches and testing, while coordinating with operations to ensure long-term reliability.

The role requires a Bachelor's in engineering and 1+ years of hands-on fluid systems experience; preferred candidates have advanced degrees, CAD

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, chemical, or aerospace engineering.
• 1+ years of hands-on experience with fluid systems in a professional setting (internships qualify).

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and operate systems that support rocket launches and testing.
• Perform thermofluid analysis and design tasks for gaseous and liquid cryogenic fluid systems.
• Manage fabrication and installation of fluid systems at launch/test sites.
• Develop technologies for cryogenic propellant production (oxygen and methane).
• Design, build, and commission cryogenic process equipment (air separation, liquefaction, LNG).
• Perform balance of plant calculations for cryogenic systems.
• Manage interdisciplinary engineering projects from concept to activation.
• Collaborate with operations to ensure long-term operability.

Skills

Fluid systems

Cryogenic processing

Thermodynamics

CAD NX

SolidWorks

Project leadership

Safety protocols

Control systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Chemical/Aerospace

Tools

NX CAD

SolidWorks

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Chemical Process Engineer to support Starship launch systems, focusing on cryogenic propellant processing and generation across launch, test, and production sites. You will design, build, and operate fluid systems essential for successful rocket launches and testing, while coordinating with operations to ensure long-term reliability.

The role requires a Bachelor's in engineering and 1+ years of hands-on fluid systems experience; preferred candidates have advanced degrees, CAD