Propulsion Engineer, Propulsion Simulation & Data Analysis
Core
Develop rapid processes to translate engine test data into accurate predictions of future performance for the Raptor rocket engine.
Role type
Propulsion Simulation & Data Analysis Engineer
Builds
Physics-based models, simulation tools, and data pipelines for rocket engine performance prediction
Domain
Aerospace propulsion, thermofluid physics, rocket engine design
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
physics-based simulations of dynamic systems, lumped-parameter modeling, compressible/incompressible flow, thermodynamics, thermochemistry, mechanics, materials, data pipeline development, software development, version control, Unix-like OS, control feedback loop design, numerical analysis, signal processing
Preferred skills
dynamical systems modeling, physics-informed neural networks, root cause inference from sparse measurements, combustion engine simulation, full stack web development
Technologies
Python, C++, MATLAB, Git, Linux, Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, Azure, GCP, TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn, Pandas, NumPy, SciPy, OpenFOAM, ANSYS, Simulink, Jupyter, GitHub, GitLab, Jenkins, CircleCI, Travis CI, SonarQube, Jira, Confluence, Slack, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, Zoom, Slack, Jira, Confluence, Slack, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet
Responsibilities
Maintain and improve the accuracy of the lumped-parameter thermofluid physics model of the Raptor engine, conduct engine cycle analysis to steer future-state engine design and thrust upgrades, conduct anomaly resolution utilizing the engine model and sparse instrumentation, develop a detailed understanding of the physics underlying rocket engine performance, maintain and improve the accuracy of the representation of the Raptor engine used in integrated vehicle simulations, develop tools and portals to understand the sources of engine performance variability, automate processes and software tools that are used to predict test performance and generate flight performance predictions for GNC and flight software, collaborate with engineers across the company to extend and improve interoperability among existing tools
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC