Sr. Propulsion Engineer (M1D Refurbishment)

Who you are

You have a strong background in propulsion engineering with a focus on integration, manufacturing, and testing processes. With at least 5 years of experience in the aerospace industry, you understand the complexities of engine refurbishment and the importance of maintaining high standards for flight readiness. Your expertise in fluid systems allows you to troubleshoot and resolve hardware anomalies effectively, ensuring that every engine meets rigorous performance criteria.

You thrive in a collaborative environment, working closely with interdisciplinary teams that include avionics, flight software, and structural analysis. Your proactive approach and accountability make you a valuable team member, as you are always willing to assist others and share your knowledge. You are comfortable taking ownership of specific engine subsystems or components, demonstrating your ability to manage complex projects from start to finish.

Your communication skills are top-notch, allowing you to articulate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. You are detail-oriented, ensuring that all maintenance process specifications and master planning documents are meticulously crafted and adhered to. You are passionate about space exploration and are motivated by the mission of enabling human life on Mars.

Desirable

Experience with Merlin engines or similar propulsion systems is a plus. Familiarity with rapid launch cadences and the associated challenges will help you excel in this role. A background in aerospace manufacturing processes and quality assurance will further enhance your contributions to the team.

What you'll do

As a Senior Propulsion Engineer on the M1D Refurbishment team, you will be responsible for developing and refining integration, manufacturing, and testing processes for the Merlin 1D engines. Your role will involve driving continual improvements to enhance reliability and efficiency in future builds, ensuring that SpaceX maintains its rapid launch cadence.

You will lead efforts in hardware troubleshooting and anomaly resolution, working closely with other engineers to identify and implement solutions that uphold the highest standards of flight readiness. Your responsibilities will include conducting pre-operation system checkouts and post-operation data reviews, ensuring that every engine is thoroughly evaluated before and after flight.

You will also contribute to fleet configuration management, maintaining accurate records of engine specifications and performance metrics. Your ability to analyze data and draw actionable insights will be crucial in optimizing engine performance and reliability.

Collaboration is key in this role, as you will work alongside teams focused on avionics, flight software, and thermal analysis. You will participate in cross-functional meetings to discuss project timelines, challenges, and solutions, fostering a culture of teamwork and innovation.

What we offer

At SpaceX, you will be part of a mission-driven organization that is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of space exploration. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and opportunities for professional development. You will have the chance to work on groundbreaking technologies that have the potential to change the future of humanity.

Join us in our quest to make life multi-planetary. Your contributions as a Senior Propulsion Engineer will play a vital role in the success of our missions and the advancement of space technology.