Sr. Propulsion Engineer, Additive (Raptor)

SR. PROPULSION ENGINEER, ADDITIVE (RAPTOR) The Additive Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for design, development, and testing of all facets of the additive process with a focus on machines, software, part design and analysis, and additive techniques. RESPONSIBILITIES: Drive and identify projects to make the printer platforms more robust and repeatable based on machine issues, failed builds, and sensor monitoring/in process data acquisition Be an active contributor within a team of engineers who perform the design, development, and testing of all facets of the additive process using powder-bed and powder-fed approaches Continually identify and implement process improvement efforts on every step of the additive process Advise and collaborate with the design team to incorporate and optimize features for additive manufacturing Generate/optimize build files to produce high quality parts in minimum time with maximum consistency Work with materials engineers to investigate properties, geometric accuracy, and surface finish results to develop optimal print parameters, heat treatments, and design allowable for existing and new alloys Develop and maintain systems to efficiently collect and analyze process data while minimizing collection/entry burden Develop and document best practices on new equipment and processes Identify and implement safety improvements throughout the additive manufacturing process BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in engineering discipline 5+ years of professional hands-on fabrication, assembly, testing, and/or project management experience PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: Master's degree in engineering discipline Experience with operating additive machines, including parameter development and process control Experience with trouble shooting/repairing large industrial equipment Experience with PLC programing C#, Python and/or SQL experience Knowledge of various additive and subtractive manufacturing and joining techniques for metals Knowledge of optics and lasers Familiarity with common engineering materials properties (strength, life, thermal, fluid compatibility etc.) and processing attributes particularly for steels or nickel-based alloys Ability to perform trade studies using first principles and engineering fundamentals Proficient in basic principles of compressible and incompressible flow, thermodynamics, thermochemistry, mechanics, materials, and electrical circuits Excellent communication skills and ability to succinctly present recommendations Passion for advancing the commercial space industry and human spaceflight Able to work well in an integrated collaborative team environment Highly self-motivated and able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Pay range: Propulsion Engineer/Senior: $125,000.00 - $175,000.00/per year Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience. Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation & will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-02-21