Propulsion Engineer, Thermal & Fluid Analysis (Starship)
Core
Ensure fluid consumables are in the right place and conditions for the Starship program to improve vehicle performance and reliability for a fully reusable transportation system.
Role type
Propulsion Engineer (Thermal & Fluid Analysis)
Builds
Starship vehicle systems for crew and cargo transport to Earth orbit, Moon, Mars, and beyond
Domain
Aerospace / Propulsion Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
engineering simulation software (MATLAB), 0-D and 1-D thermal/fluid networks, Python scripting, spacecraft propulsion systems knowledge, fluid components knowledge
Preferred skills
Master's degree in engineering, 2+ years professional experience in thermal/fluid analysis, aggressive schedule delivery
Technologies
MATLAB, Python
Responsibilities
Run pre-mission analysis on attitude control systems, propellant conditions, and tank pressurization systems; Automate workflow to reduce engineering investment; Pursue performance and robustness improvements; Produce quality documentation; Review peer work
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level, hands-on IC