Sr. Propulsion Engineer (Raptor Flight)
Core
Develop and oversee processes to take Raptor engine operations from concept to reliable, repeatable flight for Starship launch vehicles.
Role type
Senior IC propulsion engineer (rocket engines)
Builds
Raptor engine propulsion systems and Starship launch vehicles
Domain
Aerospace propulsion / Liquid rocket engines
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
thermofluids fundamentals, liquid rocket engine development, hardware design/manufacture/assembly/test/flight, compressible/incompressible flow, thermodynamics, materials science, engineering programming (Python, MATLAB), hardware design tools (Siemens NX), control systems concepts, trade and risk analysis
Preferred skills
Master's in mechanical/aeronautical/astronautical engineering, experience with pressurized fluid components (valves, pneumatic systems), high-temperature or combustion systems, rapid prototyping, autonomous system refinement
Technologies
Python, MATLAB, Siemens NX
Responsibilities
Perform analysis, development engineering, and flight operations tasks for Raptor engine propulsion systems; align resources to accomplish team objectives; enable high launch cadence with automated analysis of test and flight data; collaborate with cross-disciplinary engineers to achieve reliable engine performance; support live test and flight operations as a primary console operator; execute walkdowns and support hardware troubleshooting in the field; develop engineering test and flight plans; apply thermofluids fundamentals to size fluid systems and construct performance/risk trades; lead engineering reviews and drive trade analyses.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC