Propulsion Engineer, Thermal & Fluid Analysis (Starship)

États-Unis

Cameron County, Texas, États-Unis

Python

À propos du poste

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. PROPULSION ENGINEER, THERMAL & FLUID ANALYSIS (STARSHIP) As a Propulsion Engineer on the Starship Thermal & Fluids analysis team, you will ensure that fluid consumables are in the right place and at the right conditions for the Starship program. You will make engineering decisions to improve vehicle performance and reliability to help create a fully reusable transportation system designed to carry both crew and cargo to Earth orbit, the Moon, Mars, and beyond.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Run pre-mission analysis on attitude control systems, propellant conditions, tank pressurization systems to maximize performance while staying robust.
Automate the workflow above to reduce engineering investment in per-mission analysis.
Pursue performance/robustness improvements.
Pursue operational simplicity and seek to reduce burden on other groups at SpaceX.
Produce quality documentation of your work to reduce miss-rate and improve efficiency.
Review peer work.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline.
1+ years of experience using engineering simulation software such as MATLAB (student project team and internship experience qualifies).

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Master’s degree in an engineering discipline.
2+ years of professional experience with thermal or fluid analysis.
Strong understanding of spacecraft and/or launch vehicle propulsion systems and fluid components.
Experience with 0-D and 1-D thermal/fluid networks.
Working knowledge of scripting languages (specifically Python).
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to deliver against an aggressive schedule.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be available to work extended hours and weekends as needed.

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 reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com.

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Propulsion Engineer, Thermal & Fluid Analysis (Starship)

À propos du poste

RESPONSIBILITIES

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

ITAR REQUIREMENTS

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