Falcon Propulsion Engineer — Flight Operations

InvestedintheMission; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Medical, vision, dental

Paid time off

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Propulsion Engineer (Falcon Flight Operations) to own propulsion hardware and software life cycle from build to flight, ensuring reliability and rapid reuse. You will define acceptance criteria, support live mission control, and lead propulsion anomaly investigations while developing automation for high cadence launches.

The role requires a Bachelor's in engineering and 1+ year in engines or fluid systems, with preference for Python, Git, and hands-on hardware experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline is required.
• 1+ years of experience with engines or fluid systems is required.
• Strong programming and problem-solving skills are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of Falcon propulsion systems.
• Make critical decisions for Merlin and Stage Propulsion hardware during build, test, and flight.
• Define and validate acceptance and operational requirements for reliability and rapid reusability.
• Lead propulsion anomaly investigations and drive to resolution.
• Develop automation to enable extreme launch cadence and rapid data analysis.

Skills

Python programming

Git

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Hands-on hardware

Fluid systems

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree in mechanical/aero engineering

Tools

Lab testing equipment

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Propulsion Engineer (Falcon Flight Operations) to own propulsion hardware and software life cycle from build to flight, ensuring reliability and rapid reuse. You will define acceptance criteria, support live mission control, and lead propulsion anomaly investigations while developing automation for high cadence launches.

The role requires a Bachelor's in engineering and 1+ year in engines or fluid systems, with preference for Python, Git, and hands-on hardware experience.