Propulsion Engineer (Raptor Integration)

Starbase, TXfull timeOn Site

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SpaceX Propulsion Engineer on the Raptor Fleet Operations team responsible for developing processes to maintain a fleet of Raptor engines. Leads troubleshooting, integration, testing, and manages changes to improve engine performance and reliability.

Responsibilities

Lead troubleshooting and diagnostic efforts of engine issues in the field
Support integration and testing of R&D hardware to inform future designs and improve on engine performance and reliability
Manage changes and upgrades to a large fleet of engines
Develop standards and processes to increase reliability and decrease process time
Author work instructions to address both nominal and off nominal engine work
Interface with design, build, and systems engineering as well as production leadership and technicians in the field
Contribute to the development the Raptor production line, and provides feedback to design engineering to maximize efficiency and minimize cost/ton to orbit

Qualification

Systems engineering experienceExperience creatingExperience writing test plansADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTSAbility to work on ladders

Required

Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline or physics
1+ years of hands-on engineering experience (design teams and previous internships qualify)

Preferred

Systems engineering experience, ability to understand multi-disciplinary integrated systems
Experience creating, reading, and interpreting electrical and fluid schematics
Experience with integration and testing of propulsion and/or electrical systems
Experience in planning and execution of complex test operations
Experience developing test software/automation
Experience writing test plans, procedures and providing go/no-go judgment and rationale
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to work on ladders, lifts, and at elevated heights (up to 300 feet) with proper PPE