Lead Rocket Turbomachinery Engineer (Raptor)

SpaceX; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid parental leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Hawthorne, California is seeking a Turbomachinery Engineer to design and develop turbopumps for rocket systems. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in engineering and at least 1 year of experience in turbomachinery design. This role offers a competitive salary range of $95,000 to $130,000, and comprehensive benefits including medical coverage, 401(k), and paid vacation.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in the design of turbomachinery.
• Strong understanding of materials and thermochemistry mechanics.
• Experience in a highly technical role with tight constraints.

Responsibilities

• Design, build and test turbopumps for rocket engines.
• Lead the design of turbomachinery components.
• Interface with production to ensure successful design transition.

Skills

Pump hydrodynamic/aerodynamic design

Mechanical design

Thermodynamics

Experience with turbomachinery hardware

Engineering fundamentals

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree or higher in aerospace, aeronautics or mechanical engineering

Tools

Siemens NX (Unigraphics)

Ansys (CFX, Mechanical, Thermal)

Job description

A leading aerospace company in Hawthorne, California is seeking a Turbomachinery Engineer to design and develop turbopumps for rocket systems. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in engineering and at least 1 year of experience in turbomachinery design. This role offers a competitive salary range of $95,000 to $130,000, and comprehensive benefits including medical coverage, 401(k), and paid vacation.