Sr. Turbomachinery Engineer (Raptor) at SpaceX
Hawthorne, CA 90250
About the Job
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.SR
TURBOMACHINERY ENGINEER (RAPTOR)SpaceX is seeking a highly motivated Turbomachinery Engineer to join our team in designing and developing the next generation of turbopumps for Raptor
Lead the design, development and qualification of rocket turbopumps for multiple applications at SpaceX, taking the designs from initial concept to flight
Conduct coupled aerodynamic/hydrodynamic and mechanical design and demonstrate a broad turbomachinery system understanding as well as the ability to work with a wider team of specialists in the various sub systems
Ensure that turbomachinery solutions are developed to meet challenging manufacturing goals, minimum cost/weight and on an aggressive schedule. RESPONSIBILITES:Design, build and test turbopumps for liquid fueled rocket engines and other rocket or spacecraft systemsOwn critical turbomachinery components and be responsible for every aspect of the turbomachinery design, demonstrate ownership and work in close collaboration with manufacturing and assemblingPerform the hydrodynamic sizing and flowpath design and analysis work for impellers and diffusers for the raptor engine and other turbomachinery for spacecraft systems Ensure that detailed mechanical analysis is performed on all the turbopump components/systems
Review drawings and make sure that selected designs meet the required standards for life and reliability targetsDevise accurate and correct models, develop new methodologies and first principles-based tools to determine turbopump performance and operability
Push the boundary of the state of the art of turbomachinery designs by exploring innovative conceptsInterface with our world-class production team to ensure designs are successfully translated into flight hardware that is revolutionizing access to spaceWork with teams developing other systems (vehicle, feedlines, valves, etc.) to ensure that the turbopump design is optimally integrated and that risks are well balanced across the systemOwn secondary flow analysis and design, ensure that current and future hardware meets performance targetsSupport both component and assembly testing
Be involved with defining the test configuration, the test process/execution and review the results to confirmLead the resolution of issues encountered with the turbopump during development/qualification testingSupport ongoing design improvements to turbopump assemblies and/or sub systems including manufacturing improvements to reduce cost and lead time of components BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline5+ years of experience in the design of turbomachineryPREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:Master's degree or higher in aerospace, aeronautics or mechanical engineering Strong understanding of pump hydrodynamic/aerodynamic design and fundamentals of turbomachinery (mechanical design, and hands on experience with turbomachinery hardware build)Strong understanding of thermodynamics, compressible and incompressible flow, thermochemistry mechanics and/or materialsExperience with turbomachinery manufacturing and design of manufacturabilityExperience with secondary flow and axial thrust balance modelingExperience with meanline analysis, turbomachinery testing and engine testingProfessional experience using Siemens NX (Unigraphics) or other CAD packagesExperience with Ansys (CFX, mechanical, thermal)Understanding of engineering fundamentals and the ability to develop first principles based models and quick estimatesExperience at a nimble engineering organization or in a highly technical position that required a scrappy, entrepreneurial manner to accomplish tasks with tight time or budget constraintsADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:Willingness to travel in support of launching and testing of hardware Willingness to work extended hours and weekends as needed to resolve critical technical or timing issues COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:Pay range:Turbomachinery Engineer/Senior: $125,000.00 - $175,000.00/per yearYour 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
Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave 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
Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.SR
TURBOMACHINERY ENGINEER (RAPTOR)SpaceX is seeking a highly motivated Turbomachinery Engineer to join our team in designing and developing the next generation of turbopumps for Raptor
Lead the design, development and qualification of rocket turbopumps for multiple applications at SpaceX, taking the designs from initial concept to flight
Conduct coupled aerodynamic/hydrodynamic and mechanical design and demonstrate a broad turbomachinery system understanding as well as the ability to work with a wider team of specialists in the various sub systems
Ensure that turbomachinery solutions are developed to meet challenging manufacturing goals, minimum cost/weight and on an aggressive schedule. RESPONSIBILITES:Design, build and test turbopumps for liquid fueled rocket engines and other rocket or spacecraft systemsOwn critical turbomachinery components and be responsible for every aspect of the turbomachinery design, demonstrate ownership and work in close collaboration with manufacturing and assemblingPerform the hydrodynamic sizing and flowpath design and analysis work for impellers and diffusers for the raptor engine and other turbomachinery for spacecraft systems Ensure that detailed mechanical analysis is performed on all the turbopump components/systems
Review drawings and make sure that selected designs meet the required standards for life and reliability targetsDevise accurate and correct models, develop new methodologies and first principles-based tools to determine turbopump performance and operability
Push the boundary of the state of the art of turbomachinery designs by exploring innovative conceptsInterface with our world-class production team to ensure designs are successfully translated into flight hardware that is revolutionizing access to spaceWork with teams developing other systems (vehicle, feedlines, valves, etc.) to ensure that the turbopump design is optimally integrated and that risks are well balanced across the systemOwn secondary flow analysis and design, ensure that current and future hardware meets performance targetsSupport both component and assembly testing
Be involved with defining the test configuration, the test process/execution and review the results to confirmLead the resolution of issues encountered with the turbopump during development/qualification testingSupport ongoing design improvements to turbopump assemblies and/or sub systems including manufacturing improvements to reduce cost and lead time of components BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline5+ years of experience in the design of turbomachineryPREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:Master's degree or higher in aerospace, aeronautics or mechanical engineering Strong understanding of pump hydrodynamic/aerodynamic design and fundamentals of turbomachinery (mechanical design, and hands on experience with turbomachinery hardware build)Strong understanding of thermodynamics, compressible and incompressible flow, thermochemistry mechanics and/or materialsExperience with turbomachinery manufacturing and design of manufacturabilityExperience with secondary flow and axial thrust balance modelingExperience with meanline analysis, turbomachinery testing and engine testingProfessional experience using Siemens NX (Unigraphics) or other CAD packagesExperience with Ansys (CFX, mechanical, thermal)Understanding of engineering fundamentals and the ability to develop first principles based models and quick estimatesExperience at a nimble engineering organization or in a highly technical position that required a scrappy, entrepreneurial manner to accomplish tasks with tight time or budget constraintsADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:Willingness to travel in support of launching and testing of hardware Willingness to work extended hours and weekends as needed to resolve critical technical or timing issues COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:Pay range:Turbomachinery Engineer/Senior: $125,000.00 - $175,000.00/per yearYour 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
Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave 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
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