Thermal Engineer (Starshield)

SpaceX; Hawthorne (CA); Presencial; USD 100.000 - 160.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

SpaceX is seeking a Thermal Engineer for Starshield, focusing on the thermal design, testing, and validation of vehicles and hardware. You will make engineering decisions to improve performance and efficiency, with duties spanning analysis, coding, and documentation.

The role requires a Bachelor's in engineering and 1+ years using MATLAB/Python; preferred is a Master’s, experience with Thermal Desktop/ANSYS, and the ability to meet aggressive schedules.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline.
• 1+ years of experience using MATLAB and Python (internships/projects count).
• Strong communication skills and ability to work under tight schedules.

Responsabilidades

• Thermal design of spacecraft, launch vehicles and hardware from concept to validation.
• Automate workflow to reduce engineering effort in the design cycle.
• Pursue performance and robustness improvements; reduce burden on other teams.

Conocimientos

MATLAB

Python

Educación

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Herramientas

Thermal Desktop

ANSYS Workbench

Descripción del empleo

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 ofenabling human life on Mars.

THERMAL ENGINEER (STARSHIELD)

Starshield leverages SpaceX’s Starlink technology and launch capability to support national security efforts. WhileStarlink is designed for consumer and commercial use, Starshield is designed for government use, with an initial focus onearth observation, communications, and hosted payloads. As a Thermal Engineer, you are responsible for the thermaldesign, test, and validation of vehicles and hardware. You will make engineering decisions to improve the vehicles andincrease the overall hardware performance to help achieve our goals.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Thermal design of spacecraft, launch vehicles, and hardware, from initial high-level analysis down to validation of performance with ground tests, flight, and orbital data
• Automate workflow to reduce engineering investment in the design cycle
• Pursue performance/robustness improvements
• Pursue operational simplicity and seek to reduce burden on other groups at SpaceX
• Produce quality documentation of your work to reduce miss-rate and improve efficiency

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
• 1+ years of experience using scientific programming languages such as MATLAB, Python (internship or project team experience can supplement for industry experience)

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Master’s degree in an engineering discipline
• Experience with Thermal Desktop and ANSYS Workbench
• Experience with 3D and reduced-order thermal modeling
• Ability to identify sizing cases and quickly evaluate the impact of design decisions
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to deliver against an aggressive schedule
• Active Top Secret or Top Secret SCI clearance OR willingness to pursue one is preferred. Note that an active clearance may provide the opportunity for you to work on sensitive SpaceX missions. If so, you will be subject to pre-employment drug and random drug and alcohol testing

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be available to work extended hours and weekends as needed to meet mission critical deadlines
• Must be able to travel - up to 10-25% work week travel may be required
• This position is based in Hawthorne, CA and requires being onsite - remote work not considered

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay Range:

Level 1: $100,000.00 - $130,000.00

Level 2: $115,000.00 - $160,000.00

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: 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 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, carryover, and use requirements of the law.

Those with an active clearance will receive a 10% differential, up to an additional $20,000 annually, once officially briefed into a classified program.

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