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
Responsible technical owner for Raptor chamber and nozzle hardware including: piece parts, thrust chamber assembly, and/or nozzle extension
Work closely with technicians and manufacturing engineers to develop and: streamline production processes and unblock issues
Interface with Texas teams for hot fire operations including engine testing,: stage testing, and flight. Monitor testing and perform inspections, data, and photo reviews as required
Review designs and analysis for chamber and nozzle hardware, develop deep: understanding for operating requirements and part history
Own anomaly investigations and drive to closure with supporting teams. Manage: risk tickets and mitigations ahead of flight operations
Collaborate with chamber and nozzle designers, analysts, manufacturing: engineers, and relevant stakeholders to develop and ultimately release new block upgrades to improve mass, cost, reliability, and performance
What they're looking for
- Collaborate with Raptor responsible engineers across the department on system: and vehicle level trades to drive large scale changes to engine hardware
- Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline
- + years of hands-on fabrication, assembly, testing, and/or project management: experience via internships, labs, clubs, extracurricular activities, or professional industry experience
- Master’s degree in an engineering discipline