SpaceX
Propulsion Analyst, Chamber and Nozzle (Raptor)
$100K–$135K
Hawthorne, CA +1 · Full-time · Posted Mar 30, 2026
- Location
- Hawthorne, CA
Hawthorne, CA, United States - Experience
- 1+ years; experience may be extracurricular, internship, or full-time.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in an engineering discipline.
- Visa sponsorship
- Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, or eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations.
About the job
Analyze the structural performance of Raptor engine chambers and nozzles to verify requirements and support design improvements.
What you'll do
- Conduct, document, and present static, thermal, dynamic, and fatigue analyses using FEA and first principles.
- Define engine/stage interface requirements and capabilities for all flight phases.
- Collaborate with design, hardware, and test teams to anchor models and improve designs.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in an engineering discipline.
- At least 1 year of experience in structural analysis, design, or manufacturing through extracurricular, internship, or full-time experience.
- Willingness to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
Nice to have
- Proficiency in statics, mechanics of materials, fatigue, dynamics, and/or heat transfer.
- Experience with FEA setup and post-processing; ability to validate and improve models with hand calculations.
Pay
$100,000.00 - $115,000.00 USD per year (base salary); $110,000.00 - $135,000.00 USD per year (base salary)
Tools
FEA
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