Turbomachinery Engineer (Raptor)
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on4144, West 132nd Street, Hawthorne, Los Angeles County, California, 90250, United States
SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.
As a Turbomachinery Engineer for the Raptor program, you will join a highly motivated team dedicated to designing and developing the next generation of turbopumps. This role is critical to taking rocket turbopump designs from initial concept to flight for multiple applications. You will lead the coupled aerodynamic/hydrodynamic and mechanical design process, demonstrating a broad understanding of turbomachinery systems while collaborating with specialists across various subsystems. Your work will ensure that solutions meet challenging manufacturing goals, minimize cost and weight, and adhere to an aggressive schedule.
You will own critical turbomachinery components, responsible for every aspect of the design from hydrodynamic sizing and flowpath analysis to detailed mechanical reviews. The role involves devising accurate models and developing new methodologies to push the boundaries of state-of-the-art turbomachinery designs. You will interface with world-class production teams to ensure designs are successfully translated into flight hardware, while working closely with vehicle, feedline, and valve teams to optimize system integration and balance risks. Additionally, you will support component and assembly testing, define test configurations, and lead the resolution of issues encountered during development and qualification.
This position requires a willingness to travel in support of launching and testing hardware, as well as the flexibility to work extended hours and weekends as needed to resolve critical technical or timing issues. SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment is governed on the basis of merit, competence, and qualifications and will not be influenced by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.
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Work model: On-site
4144, West 132nd Street, Hawthorne, Los Angeles County, California, 90250, United States
Hawthorne, California
Master's degree or higher in aerospace, aeronautics, or mechanical engineering. Strong understanding of pump hydrodynamic/aerodynamic design, fundamentals of turbomachinery, thermodynamics, compressible and incompressible flow, thermochemistry mechanics, and/or materials. Experience with turbomachinery manufacturing and design of manufacturability, secondary flow and axial thrust balance modeling, meanline analysis, turbomachinery testing, and engine testing. Professional experience using Siemens NX (Unigraphics) or other CAD packages. Experience with Ansys (CFX, mechanical, thermal). Experience at a nimble engineering organization or in a highly technical position requiring a scrappy, entrepreneurial manner.
Skills: Turbomachinery, Turbopumps, Aerodynamic Design, Hydrodynamic Design, Mechanical Design, Thermodynamics, Compressible Flow, Incompressible Flow, Thermochemistry, Materials.
Education: Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline required; Master's degree or higher in aerospace, aeronautics, or mechanical engineering preferred.
