Propulsion Engineer, Combustion Devices… at SpaceX · Hawthorne

Summary: SpaceX is a company focused on developing technologies for space exploration, with the goal of enabling human life on Mars. As a Propulsion Engineer for Raptor Combustion Devices Manufacturing, you will develop and optimize production processes for key components of the Raptor engine while collaborating with a team of engineers and technicians to ensure high-quality manufacturing and reliability. Responsibilities: - Develop manufacturing and integration processes for combustion device components & assemblies in the Raptor engine family - Conceptualize, demonstrate, and drive to completion innovative manufacturing processes to support high rate production targets - Regularly challenge each process, part, and operation while working closely with design/development engineers to create the most manufacturable and reliable engine hardware possible - Oversee introduction and implementation of new products and product revisions, frequently multiple at a given time - Maintain a sense of holistic ownership over the production line, including process consistency, quality, tooling, capital equipment, ergonomics, and safety - Resolve recurring manufacturing nonconformance's and interface with quality team to implement corrective actions - Interact with a multi-disciplinary group of engineers and technicians on a daily basis in support of production, test, launch, and more - Interface with internal fabrication shops as well as vendors to meet production goals - Work with production teams to ensure the hardware you are responsible for is delivered on time or ahead of schedule Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline - 1+ years of experience with engine, fluid, or system design, development, fabrication, assembly, or test (internship or project team experience is applicable) - This is a hands-on position that will require standing for long durations of your day and working directly with hardware on the floor - Must be comfortable stooping, bending, and standing - Position may require occasional travel, long hours, or weekend work Preferred Qualifications: - Experience working with liquid rocket engines, spacecraft systems, and/or pressurized fluid systems - Knowledge of aerospace applications for metals such as steel and aluminum, as well as high temperature alloys such as Inconel, molybdenum, niobium, etc - Familiarity with fundamentals of common joining processes such as brazing and welding - Expertise in design for manufacturability (DFM), with demonstrable success at taking products through development, testing, and production - Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals for structural and fluids-based applications - Highly detail oriented with excellent organizational skills - Track record of success in a rapidly growing, changing and highly technical environment - Ability and desire to work in a dynamic, fast-paced, team environment Required Skills: Engine design, Fluid system design, System design, Fabrication, Assembly, Test engineering, Liquid rocket engines, Spacecraft systems, Pressurized fluid systems, Metals for aerospace steel, Metals for aerospace aluminum, High temperature alloys Inconel, High temperature alloys molybdenum, High temperature alloys niobium, Joining processes brazing, Joining processes welding, Design for manufacturability (DFM), Engineering fundamentals for structural applications, Engineering fundamentals for fluid applications, work in a dynamic, fast-paced team environment Benefits: Long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, Potential discretionary bonuses, Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, 401(k) retirement plan, Short and long-term disability insurance, Life insurance, Paid parental leave, Various other discounts and perks, 3 weeks of paid vacation, 10 or more paid holidays per year, Paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy