Raptor Turbomachinery Engineer: From Concept to Flight

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 117,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP (SpaceX) is seeking a Turbomachinery Engineer to design and develop next-generation turbopumps for Raptor engines. This role requires strong engineering skills and collaborative abilities to take designs from concept to flight hardware, ensuring performance and manufacturability.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in engineering, experience with turbomachinery, and proficiency in CAD software.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in turbomachinery design, including internships.
• Strong understanding of aerodynamics, thermodynamics, and materials.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of turbopumps for Raptor rocket engines.
• Interface with production to translate designs into hardware.
• Conduct hydrodynamic and mechanical analysis of turbomachinery.

Skills

Turbomachinery design

Hydrodynamic sizing

Collaboration with manufacturing

Model development

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree in aerospace or related field

Tools

Siemens NX (Unigraphics)

Ansys (CFX, Mechanical, Thermal)

Job description

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP (SpaceX) is seeking a Turbomachinery Engineer to design and develop next-generation turbopumps for Raptor engines. This role requires strong engineering skills and collaborative abilities to take designs from concept to flight hardware, ensuring performance and manufacturability.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in engineering, experience with turbomachinery, and proficiency in CAD software.