Propulsion Engineer, Chamber and Nozzle (Raptor)
Core
Own Raptor chamber and nozzle hardware including piece parts, thrust chamber assembly, and/or nozzle extension across production, test, launch, and reuse cycles.
Role type
Propulsion Engineer (Chamber and Nozzle)
Builds
Raptor engine hardware components for sea level and vacuum configurations
Domain
Aerospace propulsion / Liquid rocket engines
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
hands-on fabrication, assembly, testing, project management, thermal structural analysis, failure mode analysis, manufacturing methods (machining, forming, welding, brazing, printing), CAD software (NX), trade studies, cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
Master's degree in engineering, system level understanding of liquid rocket propulsion, deep understanding of thermal structural analysis and failure modes of complex mechanical systems, experience with manufacturing methods, ability to perform trade studies using first principles, experience with CAD software (NX), success working on cross-functional teams
Technologies
NX, GD&T
Responsibilities
Develop and streamline production processes and unblock issues, interface with teams for hot fire operations including engine testing and flight, review designs and analysis for chamber and nozzle hardware, own anomaly investigations and drive to closure, collaborate to develop and release new block upgrades, collaborate on system and vehicle level trades to drive large scale changes to engine hardware
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level, hands-on IC