SpaceX
New Graduate Engineer, Propulsion (Starship)
About this role
SpaceX seeks a new graduate engineer to design and develop fluid systems for Starship and Super Heavy vehicles, including propellant management, pressure control, and thermal systems. The role combines theoretical analysis with hands-on hardware development, from concept through flight operations at the Starbase, Texas facility.
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 mission survivability
- Execute design-for-manufacturability improvements and drive first builds of flight hardware
- Coordinate development, qualification, and acceptance testing of flight hardware
- Participate in design reviews with internal teams, suppliers, and customers
What they're looking for
- Fluid dynamics and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) modeling
- Finite element analysis (FEA) software
- Siemens NX or equivalent CAD packages
- Mechanical design of pressurized components and systems
- Structural analysis and calculations
- Technical communication and interpersonal collaboration
- Manufacturing and producibility considerations
- Systems engineering and trade-study analysis
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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
- Walk us through a pressurized component design you worked on—what were the key failure modes you analyzed and how did you address them?
- Describe your experience with FEA or CFD modeling and a specific problem you solved using these tools.