Sr. Propulsion Thermal Analyst (Raptor Combustion Devices)

Starlink; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX in Hawthorne, CA is seeking a Senior Propulsion Thermal Analyst for Raptor combustion devices to advance thermal reliability across liftoff to landing. You will develop and validate thermal models, conduct analyses on extreme environments, and collaborate with propulsion and design teams to mitigate risks.

Ideal candidates bring strong background in propulsion thermodynamics, high-velocity fluids, and advanced computing methods to solve complex thermal challenges in a fast-paced aerospace

Qualifications

• Experts in thermal analysis for propulsion components.
• Strong background in heat transfer and thermodynamics.
• Experience with high-temperature, high-speed environments in aerospace.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate thermal models for Raptor devices.
• Assess thermal reliability across liftoff to landing and mitigate risks.

Skills

Thermal analysis

Propulsion physics

Thermodynamics

CFD

Job description

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

SR. PROPULSION THERMAL ANALYST (RAPTOR COMBUSTION DEVICES)

The Propulsion Thermal Analyst role is responsible for ensuring the thermal reliability of Raptor components subject to extreme environments from liftoff to landing. These engineers possess an affinity for physics, thermodynamics, advanced computing, and unraveling