Propulsion Engineer (Raptor Flight)
Core
Design, analyze, develop, and operate Raptor engine propulsion systems from concept through flight and re-flight operations.
Role type
Senior IC propulsion engineer (rocket engine flight operations)
Builds
Raptor engines for Starship launch vehicles
Domain
Aerospace propulsion / Rocketry
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
pressurized fluid systems, hardware design, hardware manufacturing, hardware assembly, hardware testing, flight operations, compressible/incompressible flow, thermodynamics, materials science, engineering programming (Python/MATLAB), liquid engine development, valve/pneumatic systems, control systems concepts
Preferred skills
Starship engine familiarity, rapid environment adaptation, scrappy/entrepreneurial execution, hardware troubleshooting, automated analysis, algorithm development
Technologies
Python, MATLAB
Responsibilities
Perform design, analysis, development engineering, and flight operations tasks for Raptor engine propulsion systems; Align resources to accomplish key objectives; Enable high launch cadence with automated analysis of test and flight data; Collaborate with multi-disciplinary engineers to achieve reliable engine performance; Support live test and flight operations as primary console operator; Develop test plans and analyze test results; Execute walkdowns and support hardware troubleshooting in the field; Implement and maintain rigorous hardware and software verification processes
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC