Graduate Propulsion Engineer — Raptor Program

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Medical, vision and dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid parental leave

3 weeks paid vacation

10+ paid holidays per year

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

SpaceX in Hawthorne, CA seeks a Propulsion Engineer/Level I to own the design and development of next generation rocket engines, test stands, and production lines. You will perform hand calculations and FEA to optimize designs and rapidly iterate on manufacturing processes in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates bring a Bachelor's in engineering or physics, 1+ years of relevant experience, and are graduating in 2026.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline or physics.
• 1+ years of mechanical and/or fluids engineering experience via project team, research, internships, and/or professional experience.
• Graduating in the spring of 2026, summer of 2026 or Fall of 2026.

Responsibilities

• Own the design and development of next generation rocket engines, test stands, and production lines.
• Perform hand calculations and FEA to develop, assess, and optimize designs.
• Rapidly iterate on manufacturing processes and development testing in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure hardware integrates with all Raptor systems and supports necessary mission operations.
• Own large business outcomes and experience a rate of personal and professional growth that is unmatched literally anywhere else.

Skills

Data analysis

First principles

Engineering fundamentals

Trade studies

Rapid growth

Education

Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline or physics

GPA 3.5/4.0 or higher

Job description

SpaceX in Hawthorne, CA seeks a Propulsion Engineer/Level I to own the design and development of next generation rocket engines, test stands, and production lines. You will perform hand calculations and FEA to optimize designs and rapidly iterate on manufacturing processes in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates bring a Bachelor's in engineering or physics, 1+ years of relevant experience, and are graduating in 2026.