Conduce engine cycle analysis to steer future-state engine design and thrust upgrades
Conduct anomaly resolution utilizing the engine model and sparse instrumentation
Develop a detailed understanding of the physics underlying rocket engine performance, sources of performance variability, as well as related modeling and measurement techniques
Maintain and improve the accuracy of the representation of the Raptor engine used in integrated vehicle simulations, control software validation and flight Monte Carlo analysis
Develop tools and portals to understand the sources of engine performance variability and enact improvements to manufacturing and engine hardware design
Automate processes and software tools that are used to predict test performance and generate flight performance predictions for GNC (guidance, navigation, and control) and flight software
Collaborate with engineers across the company to extend and improve interoperability among existing tools as well as to standardize hardware and software practices, tools, and methods to maximize functionality and value while minimizing future overhead and obsolescence
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a STEM discipline
1+ year experience writing computer software
1+ year experience with physics-based simulations of real dynamic systems
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Dynamical systems modeling
Experience with lumped parameter modeling of physical systems
Experience implementing physics-informed neural networks to solve real-world engineering problems
Data driven analysis of complex systems
Experience inferring root cause from sparse measurements
Demonstrable proficiency in the basic principles of compressible and incompressible flow, thermodynamics, thermochemistry, mechanics, and materials
Strong written and verbal communication skills, ability to make presentations to team members, internal customers and management
Experience building data pipelines providing sanitization, curation, visualization, exploration to high dimensional datasets
Experience working with or simulating combustion engines or fluid systems
Full stack web development experience (database design, frontend)
Frontend experience in Angular, React, or a similar JavaScript framework
Backend Development: deliver well-tested, performant, and maintainable Python, C#/.NET, C++ or Java code
Experience with version control, continuous integration, Unix-like operating systems
Experience with control feedback loop design and implementation
Experience with numerical analysis techniques and signal processing in multiple domains
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Pay range
- Level I: $125,000.00 - $150,000.00/per year
- Level II: $145,000.00 - $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 and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.
ITAR REQUIREMENTS
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com.
