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SpaceX • Hawthorne, CA
SpaceX is seeking a Propulsion Engineer for the Merlin Flight Operations team to ensure the flightworthiness of Merlin engine hardware and software. You'll be responsible for critical decisions during engine processing and support test and launch operations. This role requires a comprehensive understanding of propulsion systems.
You have a strong background in propulsion engineering, with experience in ensuring the reliability and performance of complex systems. You understand the intricacies of engine operation and are capable of making critical decisions that impact mission success. Your analytical skills enable you to review data effectively and drive improvements in engine processing and reliability. You thrive in high-pressure environments and are committed to maintaining the highest standards of safety and performance.
Experience with rocket propulsion systems or similar high-stakes engineering environments is a plus. Familiarity with testing protocols and operational requirements for aerospace applications will enhance your candidacy. A proactive approach to problem-solving and a passion for space exploration will set you apart.
As a Propulsion Engineer, you will develop a comprehensive understanding of the Merlin engine and its operation, ensuring that all hardware and software meet stringent flightworthiness criteria. You will make critical decisions during the processing of Merlin engine hardware, overseeing its build, test, integration, and flight phases to guarantee 100% mission success. Your role will involve defining, implementing, and validating engine acceptance and operational requirements, promoting reliability and rapid reusability of engines. You will take primary responsibility for the success of Merlin engines during test or launch campaigns, providing live on-console support from mission control. Post-test and post-flight data reviews will be a key part of your responsibilities, allowing you to analyze performance and drive continuous improvement.
At SpaceX, you will be part of a team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of space exploration. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, along with the opportunity to work on groundbreaking technologies that will enable human life on Mars. You will collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the industry, contributing to projects that have a significant impact on the future of humanity. Join us in our mission to make space travel accessible and sustainable.
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