New Graduate Engineer, Propulsion (Raptor)
Core
Design, develop, and optimize next-generation rocket engines, test stands, and production lines for the Raptor engine powering Starship.
Role type
New Graduate Mechanical/Fluids Engineer (Propulsion)
Builds
High-performance flight hardware and a high-volume rocket engine production line
Domain
Aerospace propulsion / Rocketry
Required skills
mechanical design, fluid dynamics, FEA, hand calculations, manufacturing process optimization, hardware integration
Preferred skills
data-driven decision making, trade studies, first principles thinking, hardware building, multi-tasking, rapid learning, resilience
Technologies
FEA tools, CAD software, manufacturing equipment
Responsibilities
Own the design and development of next generation rocket engines, test stands, and production lines; Perform hand calculations and FEA to develop, assess, and optimize designs; Rapidly iterate on manufacturing processes and development testing; Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure hardware integrates with all Raptor systems
Seniority
Entry-level, New Graduate