Propulsion Fluids Analyst – CFD & Thermal Expert

SpaceX; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

SpaceX is looking for a Propulsion Fluids Analyst to evaluate engine hardware designs using advanced analysis tools. This role involves hands-on validation of engine tests, collaborating with propulsion engineers to improve reliability and performance across all flight phases.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in engineering and experience in fluids, CFD, and thermal analysis. Join SpaceX to contribute to pioneering aerospace innovations.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in fluids, CFD, and thermal analysis.
• Strong understanding of compressible and incompressible fluid mechanics.
• Experience in aerospace industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform fluids, CFD, and thermal analysis for engine hardware.
• Collaborate with engineering teams for design decisions.
• Validate model predictions with physical tests.

Skills

Fluids analysis

CFD

Thermal analysis

MATLAB

Python

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

Sinda/Fluint

STAR-CCM+

ANSYS

Job description

SpaceX is looking for a Propulsion Fluids Analyst to evaluate engine hardware designs using advanced analysis tools. This role involves hands-on validation of engine tests, collaborating with propulsion engineers to improve reliability and performance across all flight phases.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in engineering and experience in fluids, CFD, and thermal analysis. Join SpaceX to contribute to pioneering aerospace innovations.