Senior Propulsion Engineer - Starship Fluid Systems

SpaceX; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Sr. Propulsion Engineer in Brownsville, Texas, to develop fluid systems for interplanetary vehicles. The role demands expertise in mechanical design, analysis, and the building of fluid systems for the Starship and Super Heavy.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in aerospace engineering, with responsibilities including the design of pressure systems and overseeing production line developments. This position requires a commitment to excellence and the physical dexterity for hands-on work.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of mechanical or fluids design, analysis, or build experience.
• Experience with pressurized components, leading operation-critical part designs.
• Knowledge of GD&T and experience with fluid dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Perform fluids system sizing analysis.
• Design pressure and non-pressure components.
• Drive production line for flight hardware.

Skills

Mechanical design

Fluids design

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree in aerospace or related engineering

Tools

Finite Element Analysis software

Siemens NX

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Sr. Propulsion Engineer in Brownsville, Texas, to develop fluid systems for interplanetary vehicles. The role demands expertise in mechanical design, analysis, and the building of fluid systems for the Starship and Super Heavy.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in aerospace engineering, with responsibilities including the design of pressure systems and overseeing production line developments. This position requires a commitment to excellence and the physical dexterity for hands-on work.