Propulsion Engineer (Falcon Components)

📋 Description

• Question status quo; develop solutions; implement design/test upgrades to improve reliability.
• Hands-on testing; lead root-cause investigations for anomalies.
• Urgently troubleshoot critical issues at test/launch sites.
• Plan and execute component flight qualification tests (vibration, shock, thermal, life).
• Identify flight risks, develop mitigations, and implement solutions for mission success.
• Design and analyze new fluid components for Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or physics.
• 1+ years designing and analyzing mechanical/fluid systems.
• Experience with CAD or FEA software.
• Demonstrated ability to own hardware or systems within an integrated engineering team.
• Experience with mechanisms, fluid control components, and test instrumentation.
• Hands-on experience with pressurized fluid and gas handling systems.

🎁 Benefits

• Long-term incentives, stock options, or bonus potential.
• Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid parental leave.
• 3 weeks vacation and 10+ holidays per year.
• Paid sick leave and other perks.