BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's or advanced degree in an engineering discipline
- Hands-on project experience with fluid and mechanical systems
- 5+ years of mechanical or fluids design, analysis, or build experience (student project team and internship experience qualifies)
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Experience with fluid dynamics, finite element, or related computer-based modeling
- Experience with pressurized components (valves, regulators, tubes, pipes, etc.)
- Experience with selection of materials considering engineering properties, manufacturing, and fluid compatibility
- Experience with finite element analysis (FEA) software packages and CAD packages
- Technical knowledge of human spacecraft systems and operations
- Leadership experience on an engineering or project team
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to work extended hours and weekends as necessary
- Schedule varies depending on site operational needs; flexibility required
- Ability to travel to remote sites in Texas and Florida
- Ability to pass Air Force background checks for Cape Canaveral
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Pay range:
Propulsion Engineer/Senior: $125,000.00 - $175,000.00/per year
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.
Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation & will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year.
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
- To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at (310) 363-6000.