SpaceX
Responsible Engineer, Turbomachinery (Starship)
SpaceX, Hawthorne, California, United States, 90250
Overview
RESPONSIBLE ENGINEER, TURBOMACHINERY (STARSHIP) This role focuses on the development of turbomachinery for Starship's fluid systems, with the goal of creating high-performance and highly manufacturable interplanetary vehicles. The position involves designing, analyzing, and building advanced turbopumps that manage pressurization for Starship throughout all phases of travel to the Moon and Mars, including in-space propellant transfer. This is a unique opportunity to expand the frontiers of turbomachinery knowledge and manage cryogenic fluids in space. Responsibilities
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of turbomachinery and manufacturing engineers, driving the rapid development and execution of designs for Starship's propulsion system turbomachinery Design, build and test turbopumps for Starship, the most advanced orbital vehicle propulsion system ever designed Develop and train teammates to support empowered product ownership utilizing risk-conscious decision-making skills under pressure Own turbomachinery product families – every engineer at SpaceX assumes profound responsibility for their hardware Interface with our world-class production team to ensure that your team’s designs are successfully translated into the fleet of rockets Maintain a positive and constructive attitude in the face of technical and non-technical challenges Work collaboratively with commercial and governmental customers to ensure 100% mission success Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline 2+ years of professional experience in a turbomachinery design and analysis role (structural and/or fluid) Professional experience with 3D CAD modeling, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), manufacturing process, and machine setup Preferred Skills And Experience
Master’s degree in an engineering discipline Experience in a highly technical position that required a scrappy, entrepreneurial manner to accomplish tasks with tight time or budget constraints Management experience leading a technical team, cooperating with cross-functional groups to accomplish outstanding results Demonstrated leadership qualities through cross-functional teamwork on challenging problems Understanding of engineering fundamentals and ability to perform basic analysis Strong desire to mentor and grow employees Deep understanding of thermodynamics, compressible and incompressible flow, thermochemistry mechanics, structural design in demanding environments, and/or materials Professional experience using Siemens NX (Unigraphics), ANSYS or Fluent Additional Requirements
Willingness to work extended hours and weekends as needed to resolve critical technical or timing issues Ability to perform hands-on work in all environments (heat, cold, rain), in tight quarters or at heights Ability to work extended hours and weekends as needed; flexibility required Ability to focus while working in hazardous conditions and wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) Compensation And Benefits
Pay range: Responsible Engineer/Level I: $95,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year Responsible Engineer/Level II: $110,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on 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, stock options, discretionary bonuses, and the ability to purchase additional stock through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, a 401(k) plan, disability and life insurance, paid parental leave, paid vacation and holidays, and paid sick leave are included where applicable. Itar Requirements To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), Refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or 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 ITAR. SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation may contact EEOCompliance@spacex.com. Seniority level
Entry level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Engineering and Information Technology Industries
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RESPONSIBLE ENGINEER, TURBOMACHINERY (STARSHIP) This role focuses on the development of turbomachinery for Starship's fluid systems, with the goal of creating high-performance and highly manufacturable interplanetary vehicles. The position involves designing, analyzing, and building advanced turbopumps that manage pressurization for Starship throughout all phases of travel to the Moon and Mars, including in-space propellant transfer. This is a unique opportunity to expand the frontiers of turbomachinery knowledge and manage cryogenic fluids in space. Responsibilities
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of turbomachinery and manufacturing engineers, driving the rapid development and execution of designs for Starship's propulsion system turbomachinery Design, build and test turbopumps for Starship, the most advanced orbital vehicle propulsion system ever designed Develop and train teammates to support empowered product ownership utilizing risk-conscious decision-making skills under pressure Own turbomachinery product families – every engineer at SpaceX assumes profound responsibility for their hardware Interface with our world-class production team to ensure that your team’s designs are successfully translated into the fleet of rockets Maintain a positive and constructive attitude in the face of technical and non-technical challenges Work collaboratively with commercial and governmental customers to ensure 100% mission success Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline 2+ years of professional experience in a turbomachinery design and analysis role (structural and/or fluid) Professional experience with 3D CAD modeling, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), manufacturing process, and machine setup Preferred Skills And Experience
Master’s degree in an engineering discipline Experience in a highly technical position that required a scrappy, entrepreneurial manner to accomplish tasks with tight time or budget constraints Management experience leading a technical team, cooperating with cross-functional groups to accomplish outstanding results Demonstrated leadership qualities through cross-functional teamwork on challenging problems Understanding of engineering fundamentals and ability to perform basic analysis Strong desire to mentor and grow employees Deep understanding of thermodynamics, compressible and incompressible flow, thermochemistry mechanics, structural design in demanding environments, and/or materials Professional experience using Siemens NX (Unigraphics), ANSYS or Fluent Additional Requirements
Willingness to work extended hours and weekends as needed to resolve critical technical or timing issues Ability to perform hands-on work in all environments (heat, cold, rain), in tight quarters or at heights Ability to work extended hours and weekends as needed; flexibility required Ability to focus while working in hazardous conditions and wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) Compensation And Benefits
Pay range: Responsible Engineer/Level I: $95,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year Responsible Engineer/Level II: $110,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on 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, stock options, discretionary bonuses, and the ability to purchase additional stock through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, a 401(k) plan, disability and life insurance, paid parental leave, paid vacation and holidays, and paid sick leave are included where applicable. Itar Requirements To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), Refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or 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 ITAR. SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation may contact EEOCompliance@spacex.com. Seniority level
Entry level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Engineering and Information Technology Industries
Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at SpaceX by 2x
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