Raptor Combustion Systems Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Stock or long-term incentives

Comprehensive medical, vision, dental

401(k) retirement plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

SpaceX in Hawthorne, CA is hiring a Propulsion Engineer (Raptor Combustion Devices) to own combustor hardware from concept through flight. You will drive design changes, develop combustor hardware, and lead cross-team collaboration to ensure safe, reliable engine performance.

The role emphasizes test-focused development, data analysis, and near-term flight hardware readiness with a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, aerospace, or astronautical engineering.
• 1+ years of experience working with rocket or jet engine hardware or high-pressure fluid systems in a design, analysis, or experimental capacity.

Responsibilities

• Own engine combustor hardware design, production, and operation from concept to flight operations.
• Identify and drive design changes for reliability, simplification, and performance.
• Develop combustor design and hardware from concept through testing and production; manage existing hardware fleet.
• Coordinate and lead peers to achieve goals; collaborate with engineers across teams.

Skills

combustor design

test campaigns

data analysis

Python

CAD (NX/SolidWorks)

thermodynamics

GD&T

ANSYS/CFD

project leadership

manufacturing experience

Education

Bachelors in mechanical, aerospace, or astronautical engineering

1+ years rocket/engine hardware experience

Tools

Siemens NX

SolidWorks

ANSYS/CFD

Job description

SpaceX in Hawthorne, CA is hiring a Propulsion Engineer (Raptor Combustion Devices) to own combustor hardware from concept through flight. You will drive design changes, develop combustor hardware, and lead cross-team collaboration to ensure safe, reliable engine performance.

The role emphasizes test-focused development, data analysis, and near-term flight hardware readiness with a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.