SpaceX

1 week ago

Sr. Propulsion Design Engineer (Raptor Engine Systems)

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Job Summary

Own the definition, enforcement, and validation of Raptor engine design criteria for a world-class propulsion system. Partner with subsystem owners to translate requirements into measurable specs, audit and update design documentation (DCR/PDR/CDR), and validate design through test and analysis. Produce design health reports, drive corrective actions, and lead cross-team efforts to close gaps and ensure readiness for production hardware.

Location: United States

Workplace: Onsite

Employment Type: Full time

Job Function: Design (Product/UX/UI/Visual)

Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

•Translate top-level requirements into clear, measurable criteria at lower levels.
•Audit design documentation to identify gaps, risks, and inconsistencies, and drive closure of findings.
•Review test and analysis data to confirm criteria are met and initiate follow-up actions when validation falls short.
•Develop and refine design review processes (DCR, PDR, CDR) to improve efficiency and outcomes.
•Compile and deliver periodic design health reports, highlighting critical issues, progress trends, and risks to leadership.

Travel: Low travel

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 135,000 - 190,000 annually

Equity and Bonus:Equity

Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVision401kDisability InsuranceLife InsuranceParental LeavePaid Leave

Key Requirements

•Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline.
•5+ years of professional mechanical design experience, including 3D CAD modeling.
•6+ years of professional 3D CAD experience with complex mechanical assemblies.
•3+ years owning hardware, systems, or projects from concept through delivery.
•Experience solving problems involving fluid systems, heat transfer, and structural design.

Experience:5+ yearsAerospaceRocket enginesMechanical designHardware ownership

Education:Bachelor's

Skills:Self-directedCommunicationProblem-solvingCross-team collaboration

Tech Stack:CADNXTeamcenterANSYSSQL

Eligibility

Nationality:US National

Company Brief

SpaceX

Designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft for commercial and government customers, aiming to reduce space transportation costs and enable human life on Mars through reusable launch vehicles and integrated space systems.

Industry: Aerospace Manufacturing

Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)

Growth: Established Company

Valuation: Hectocorn (USD 100B+)

Funding: Series E+

Headquarters: Hawthorne, United States

Founded: 2002

Glassdoor: 4.2

Website LinkedIn

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SpaceX

1 week ago

Sr. Propulsion Design Engineer (Raptor Engine Systems)

✓ Verified Job

Canonical indexed version, validated from employer's careers page.

Source: Company careers pageValidated by: Fursa AI

Last checked: 42 minutes agoStatus: Live

Job Summary

Location: United States

Workplace: Onsite

Employment Type: Full time

Job Function: Design (Product/UX/UI/Visual)

Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

•Translate top-level requirements into clear, measurable criteria at lower levels.
•Audit design documentation to identify gaps, risks, and inconsistencies, and drive closure of findings.
•Review test and analysis data to confirm criteria are met and initiate follow-up actions when validation falls short.
•Develop and refine design review processes (DCR, PDR, CDR) to improve efficiency and outcomes.
•Compile and deliver periodic design health reports, highlighting critical issues, progress trends, and risks to leadership.

Travel: Low travel

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 135,000 - 190,000 annually

Equity and Bonus:Equity

Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVision401kDisability InsuranceLife InsuranceParental LeavePaid Leave

Key Requirements

•Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline.
•5+ years of professional mechanical design experience, including 3D CAD modeling.
•6+ years of professional 3D CAD experience with complex mechanical assemblies.
•3+ years owning hardware, systems, or projects from concept through delivery.
•Experience solving problems involving fluid systems, heat transfer, and structural design.

Experience:5+ yearsAerospaceRocket enginesMechanical designHardware ownership

Education:Bachelor's

Skills:Self-directedCommunicationProblem-solvingCross-team collaboration

Tech Stack:CADNXTeamcenterANSYSSQL

Eligibility

Nationality:US National

Company Brief

SpaceX

Industry: Aerospace Manufacturing

Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)

Growth: Established Company

Valuation: Hectocorn (USD 100B+)

Funding: Series E+

Headquarters: Hawthorne, United States

Founded: 2002

Glassdoor: 4.2

Website LinkedIn