SpaceX
December 2026 New Graduate Engineer, Propulsion (Starship)
About this role
SpaceX seeks a new graduate propulsion engineer to design and develop fluid systems for Starship and Super Heavy vehicles, including high-pressure gas storage, cryogenic management, and thermal control. You'll move from concept through manufacturing, structural analysis, and flight testing while working at the cutting edge of interplanetary vehicle technology.
What you'll do
- Perform fluids system sizing analysis and determine basic system requirements
- Design pressurized and unpressurized structures using CAD, creating original models and technical prints
- Conduct structural analysis on parts and components to ensure flight reliability
- Execute design-for-manufacturability improvements and drive first builds of flight hardware
- Coordinate development, qualification, and acceptance testing of flight systems
- Partner with engineering and production teams on current and next-generation vehicle improvements
What they're looking for
- Fluid dynamics and cryogenic fluid management
- Finite element analysis (FEA) software
- CAD design (preferably Siemens NX)
- Pressurized component design (valves, regulators, tubing)
- Structural analysis and calculations
- Manufacturing and production processes
- Technical communication and interpersonal skills
- Project management and design reviews
Benefits
- Work on next-generation Mars exploration technology
- Hands-on experience from design through flight hardware production
- Mentorship in high-performance aerospace engineering
- Located at SpaceX Starbase in Brownsville, Texas
- Entry-level role supporting humanity's multi-planetary future
- Collaborative team environment with experienced engineers
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SpaceX
SpaceX develops advanced spacecraft and satellite systems, including the Starshield government satellite constellation and Starfall re-entry cargo capsule for global delivery. The company is hiring engineers in avionics integration, software test automation, mechanical design, and hardware reliability to validate flight-critical systems and ensure mission success.
- Website
- spacex.com
Likely interview questions
- Describe a project where you designed or analyzed a pressurized component—what challenges did you face and how did you solve them?
- Walk us through your experience with CAD software and FEA tools—which have you used and what did you model?