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Propulsion Engineer (Raptor Development Operations)

Hawthorne, CA
full-timeseniorAerospace

Tech Stack

Description

You will own the development, production, and operation of the Raptor engine ignition system and transient sequences, driving hardware design and flight operations for the most advanced full-flow staged combustion engine. Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful startup, mainstage, and shutdown, and enable high launch cadence through automated data analysis.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering
  • 1+ years experience with engineering programming and data review tools (Python, MATLAB, Winplot)
  • 1+ years experience with rocket or jet engine hardware or high-pressure fluid systems

Responsibilities

  • Own design, analysis, development, sequencing, and flight operations for Raptor ignition and transients
  • Own hardware design and requirements, delivery at target throughput, and reliable engine operation from startup to shutdown
  • Coordinate with peers across disciplines to achieve goals and assign responsibilities
  • Identify, organize, and drive hardware and sequence changes for simplification, reliability, and performance
  • Develop test plans, review data, troubleshoot, and provide go/no-go calls for flight
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