8h ago

Propulsion Engineer, Valves

Hawthorne, CA

$100k-$135k / year

full-timejunioraerospace

๐Ÿ’ผ About This Role

You'll design and develop high-reliability flow control devices for the Raptor engine on SpaceX's Starship program. You'll own the full lifecycle from concept through manufacturing, test, and flight, directly impacting vehicle architecture and mission success. This role offers the chance to work on cutting-edge space technology with a fast-paced, hands-on culture.

๐ŸŽฏ What You'll Do

  • Generate and improve CAD models, engineering drawings, and analysis
  • Lead root cause investigations for hardware issues
  • Develop manufacturable, reliable flow control devices
  • Coordinate with supply chain, manufacturing, and test teams

๐Ÿ“‹ Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or physics
  • 1+ years of experience designing and analyzing mechanical systems

โœจ Nice to Have

  • Master's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering
  • Experience with fluid, mechanical, or electrical systems
  • Knowledge of electro-mechanical devices such as valves or actuators

๐ŸŽ Benefits & Perks

  • ๐Ÿ–๏ธ Paid Vacation: 3 weeks per year
  • ๐Ÿฅ Medical, Vision, Dental coverage
  • ๐Ÿ’ฐ 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • ๐Ÿ“ˆ Stock options and long-term incentives
  • ๐Ÿ‘ถ Paid parental leave

๐Ÿ“จ Hiring Process

Estimated timeline: 2-4 weeks ยท AI estimate

  1. 1Recruiter Screenยท 30 min
  2. 2Technical Interviewยท 60 min
  3. 3On-site Interviewยท 4 hours

๐Ÿšฉ Heads Up

  • ITAR requirement restricts applicants to US citizens or permanent residents
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