Sr. Turbomachinery Engineer, Turbine Aero-Mechanical (Raptor)

SR. TURBOMACHINERY ENGINEER, TURBINE AERO-MECHANICAL (RAPTOR)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Aerodynamic design of new turbopump turbine stages
• Mechanical design and qualification of rotating and stationary turbine components
• Analysis of experimental turbine performance data
• Work closely with engine leads to optimize turbomachinery to make the best overall engine
• Work with designers to prepare accurate and correct models and drawings for turbopump assembly and components, ensure that these drawings are correct and manufacturable with the available processes (or develop a process to enable them)
• Interface with our world-class production team to ensure designs are successfully translated into flight hardware that is revolutionizing access to space
• Support both component and assembly testing. Be involved with defining the test configuration, and the test process/execution and review the results to confirm
• Lead the resolution of issues encountered with the turbopump during development/qualification testing
• Support ongoing design improvements to turbopump assemblies and/or subsystems including manufacturing improvements to reduce the cost and lead time of components

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline, physics or mathematics
• 5+ years of experience in the design of turbomachinery or other turbomachinery experience (internship experience qualifies)
• 3+ years of experience with commercial analysis (structural and fluids) software

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Strong understanding of turbine aerodynamic and mechanical design
• Master's degree or higher in aeronautical/astronautical, aerospace or mechanical engineering
• 5+ years of experience in turbine aerodynamics position, completion of several aerodynamic designs, with at least one designed, manufactured, and tested
• Familiarity with turbine structural design requirements and qualification methodology
• Ability and desire to take on new responsibilities and challenges
• Rocket turbomachinery experience
• Deep understanding of aerodynamics, hydrodynamics, and thermodynamics of rotating machinery
• Structural analysis experience including stress, modal tuning, and thermal
• Professional experience using Siemens NX (Unigraphics)
• Professional experience with commercial CFD tools: Fine Turbo, STAR-CCM+, CFX
• Professional experience with ANSYS FEA tools
• Desire to train/mentor entry-level engineers and interns
• Positive and productive attitude in the face of extreme challenges

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Willingness to travel in support of launching and testing of hardware
• Willingness to work extended hours and weekends as needed to resolve critical technical or timing issues

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range:
Turbomachinery Engineer/Senior: $125,000.00 - $175,000.00/per year

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation & will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.