New Graduate Propulsion Engineer — Starship Systems

First Roles; Texas; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a NEW GRADUATE ENGINEER, PROPULSION to develop fluid systems for Starship and Super Heavy. You will size systems, create CAD models with NX, and perform structural analysis for flight hardware.

The role includes driving production and build flow, and coordinating testing and reviews with cross‑functional teams. The candidate should have a degree in engineering or physics, plus early design/analysis experience and a passion for aerospace propulsion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline or physics required.
• 1+ years of mechanical or fluids design, analysis, or build experience.
• Strong understanding of fluid dynamics and FEA.

Responsibilities

• Perform fluids system sizing analysis to determine basic system requirements.
• Transform system requirements into hardware concepts and trade options.
• Design a range of pressurized and unpressurized structures and parts with CAD models.
• Perform structural analysis to ensure component survivability.
• Drive manufacturability changes to improve production efficiency.
• Lead first builds of flight hardware with manufacturing team.
• Coordinate development, qualification, and acceptance testing.
• Participate in design reviews with suppliers and customers.

Skills

Fluid dynamics

Finite element analysis

CAD design (NX)

Packaging and launch hardware

Design for manufacturability

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/physics

Master's or PhD preferred

Tools

Siemens NX

FEA software

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a NEW GRADUATE ENGINEER, PROPULSION to develop fluid systems for Starship and Super Heavy. You will size systems, create CAD models with NX, and perform structural analysis for flight hardware.

The role includes driving production and build flow, and coordinating testing and reviews with cross‑functional teams. The candidate should have a degree in engineering or physics, plus early design/analysis experience and a passion for aerospace propulsion.