The opportunity
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.
What you'll do
Serve as the responsible engineer for one or multiple fluids ground systems: including compressible, incompressible, and/or cryogenic fluid systems.
Use knowledge of heat transfer, thermodynamics, fluids dynamics, controls,: and instrumentation to analyze, design and document new and existing production systems.
Manage interdisciplinary teams to design, build, activate, and maintain: fluids engineering projects from requirements definition through obsolescence.
Identify, design, and implement fluids system upgrades, including changes to: components, system, software, and process – driving continuous improvement.
Collaborate with and develop relationships with production/build teams to: anticipate fluids system needs and provide recommendations on process design for manufacturability.
Work alongside and assist a skilled technician workforce in providing: day-to-day ground systems support including testing, troubleshooting, maintenance, repair, and upgrades.
What they're looking for
- Provide expertise, insight, and recommendations on pressurized components and: safe operation of pressure systems to multiple teams across the company.
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical, chemical, or aerospace engineering
- Experience with fluid dynamics, thermodynamics and/or process engineering
- Strong desire and ability to learn quickly, adapt and innovate