Site Reliability Engineer (Raptor)

SpaceX; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Long-term incentives

Comprehensive medical, vision, and 401

Paid parental leave

Vacation and holidays

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Site Reliability Engineer to tackle challenging system engineering problems in the Raptor engine organization. You’ll work across HPC, networking, and manufacturing IT to accelerate rocket engine development.

Responsibilities include managing compute and storage infrastructure, collaborating with propulsion teams, and deploying CAE/CFD software for peak performance on real-world hardware.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of hands-on experience with client and server hardware, management tools, enterprise networking, virtualization, and security technologies.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or scientific discipline; or 2+ years of professional experience building software in lieu of a degree.
• Experience with Linux and Windows server software.
• 1+ year of systems engineering experience.
• Experience with scripting languages (Bash, Python), automation (Puppet, Ansible), and other common sysadmin tools.
• Experience building, deploying, and troubleshooting large-scale compute systems.
• Familiarity with Kubernetes and Docker.
• Familiarity with CFD/FEA and performance bottlenecks.

Responsibilities

• Manage server infrastructure, HPC systems, storage systems, networks, and high-speed interconnect (Infiniband).
• Design, procure, and integrate infrastructure systems.
• Work with propulsion engineering staff to solve critical bottlenecks.
• Coordinate and communicate with company-wide infrastructure and IT teams.
• Support application deployment (ANSYS, StarCCM+, manufacturing software) for best performance.

Skills

Hardware experience

Networking

Virtualization

Security technologies

Linux

Windows Server

Bash

Python

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering/Math

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

Puppet

Ansible

Job description

Site Reliability Engineer (Raptor)

SpaceX is looking for a Site Reliability Engineer with a strong drive to solve challenging problems in the Raptor engine organization. You will be empowered to solve a wide range of systems engineering problems – including High Performance Computing, System performance, networking, manufacturing infrastructure – with the singular goal of accelerating the pace of rocket engine development and delivering excellent results. You will work with engineering, analysis, IT, and facilities teams to identify and solve fundamental challenges to scaling the department engineering output.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage server infrastructure, HPC systems, storage systems, networks, and high‑speed interconnect (Infiniband).
• Design, procure, and integrate infrastructure systems.
• Work with propulsion engineering staff to solve critical bottlenecks.
• Coordinate and communicate with company‑wide infrastructure and IT teams.
• Support application deployment (ANSYS, StarCCM+, manufacturing software) for best performance of software on real‑world systems.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• 1+ years of hands‑on experience with client and server hardware/software, management tools, enterprise networking, virtualization, and security technologies.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or scientific discipline; or 2+ years of professional experience building software in lieu of a degree.
• Experience with Linux and Windows server software.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• 1+ year of systems engineering experience.
• Experience with scripting languages (Bash, Python), automation (Puppet, Ansible), and other common sysadmin tools.
• Experience building, deploying, and troubleshooting large‑scale compute systems.
• Familiarity with resource development and management (Kubernetes, Docker).
• Familiarity with engineering and analysis applications, such as CFD and FEA.
• Familiarity with diagnosing bottlenecks and designing systems for performance.
• Able to work effectively in a dynamic environment while assuming high levels of responsibility and demonstrating accountability for rocket engine‑level outcomes.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Pay range: Site Reliability Engineer/Level 1: $125,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year; Site Reliability Engineer/Level 2: $145,000.00 - $175,000.00 per year.

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis and may vary based on job‑related knowledge and skills, education, and experience. Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long‑term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long‑term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short‑ and long‑term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carry‑over, and use requirements of the law.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s affirmative action plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to [e-mail].