Starship Fluid Systems Launch Engineer

SpaceX; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Launch Engineer in Brownsville, Texas to design and build fluid systems critical to the success of rocket launches. You will own projects from conception through execution and collaborate closely with technicians.

The candidate must possess a Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline and ideally have hands-on experience. Strong communication skills and the ability to work under pressure are essential for this role that includes addressing real-world challenges in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of hands-on build or design experience.
• Strong fundamental intuition of fluid and/or structural systems.
• General hands-on experience with machining and welding is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, design, and build systems that support critical rocket launches.
• Cradle-to-grave project ownership through hosting design reviews and construction coordination.
• Maintain a tight feedback loop with the launch operations team.

Skills

Independent work

Effective communication

Problem-solving under stress

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering discipline

Tools

CAD (NX)

Finte Element Analysis (FEA)

Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Launch Engineer in Brownsville, Texas to design and build fluid systems critical to the success of rocket launches. You will own projects from conception through execution and collaborate closely with technicians.

The candidate must possess a Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline and ideally have hands-on experience. Strong communication skills and the ability to work under pressure are essential for this role that includes addressing real-world challenges in a fast-paced environment.