Stage Systems Propulsion Engineer – Starship

SpaceX; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Propulsion Engineer for Stage Systems (Starship) to own stage propulsion performance, develop designs, and support flight operations. You will craft CONOPs, model thermal-fluid behavior, and validate system performance through testing and data review.

The role requires a Bachelor's in mechanical/aerospace engineering, 1 year in propulsion or fluid design, and strong communication skills. Willingness to travel and work extended hours is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, manufacturing, or aerospace engineering.
• 1 year of mechanical or fluid system design experience.
• Experience with propellant feed/management systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain requirements, design, operation, and performance of stage propulsion components.
• Develop and maintain thermal/fluid models of stage propulsion systems.
• Generate and maintain stage control timing, valve sequencing, and mission design; create CONOPs.
• Support production, test, and launch operations across SpaceX facilities.
• Review and approve stage checkouts and dispositions; perform final vehicle inspections.
• Generate stage test plans; support testing operations; review data; validate performance; sign off before shipment.
• Review launch data and lead stage-related anomaly resolutions.

Skills

Thermodynamics

Fluid mechanics

Control systems

Python

MATLAB

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, manufacturing, or aerospace engineering

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Propulsion Engineer for Stage Systems (Starship) to own stage propulsion performance, develop designs, and support flight operations. You will craft CONOPs, model thermal-fluid behavior, and validate system performance through testing and data review.

The role requires a Bachelor's in mechanical/aerospace engineering, 1 year in propulsion or fluid design, and strong communication skills. Willingness to travel and work extended hours is expected.