New Graduate Engineer, Propulsion (Starship)
Role summary
SpaceX is seeking a New Graduate Engineer for their Starship Propulsion team. This role focuses on developing fluid systems for interplanetary vehicles, involving design, analysis, and manufacturing of systems like high-pressure gas storage, cryogenic fluid management, and thermal control. Responsibilities include system sizing, mechanical design, structural analysis, and driving hardware builds and testing. The ideal candidate will graduate in 2026 or 2027 with an engineering or physics degree and possess at least 1 year of relevant experience through projects, research, or internships. Preferred skills include experience with fluid dynamics, FEA, and CAD software.
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.
NEW GRADUATE ENGINEER, PROPULSION (STARSHIP)
The Propulsion Engineer role is responsible for developing the fluid systems to enable high-performance and highly manufacturable interplanetary vehicles. This role will be responsible for designing, analyzing, and building a wide range of fluid systems across the Starship and Super Heavy vehicles. The role includes sizing vehicle fluid systems, engaging in detailed mechanical design, performing structural analysis, and driving the manufacturing and build flow of parts and systems. Systems will include high-pressure gas storage and control, cryogenic fluid management, attitude control systems, and thermal control systems. The Propulsion Engineer will also develop the concept of operations for their systems, from acceptance testing to in-flight operations.
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SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner 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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