Chemical Process Engineer (Starship Launch Systems)

1 hour, 52 minutes ago
Full-time
Junior
Project and Program Management
SpaceX

SpaceX

SpaceX designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft with the aim of revolutionizing space technology and enabling human life on other planets.

Aerospace & Defense
10K-50K
Founded 2002

Description

  • Design, build, and operate systems that support rocket launches and testing.
  • Perform thermofluid analysis and related design work for gaseous, liquid, and cryogenic fluid systems.
  • Manage fabrication and installation of fluid systems and other construction projects at launch and test sites.
  • Develop technologies for producing cryogenic rocket propellants, including oxygen and methane.
  • Design, build, and commission cryogenic process equipment such as air separation, liquefaction, and liquefied natural gas production systems.
  • Perform balance-of-plant calculations for cryogenic systems.
  • Manage interdisciplinary engineering projects from concept through design, build, and activation.
  • Collaborate with operational teams to ensure systems are well understood and easy to operate long term.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical, chemical, or aerospace engineering.
  • 1+ years of hands-on professional experience with fluid systems, including internships.
  • Advanced degree in mechanical, aerospace, or chemical engineering preferred.
  • Degree in chemical engineering preferred.
  • Strong working knowledge of fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, and process engineering.
  • Experience designing and operating cryogenic fluid systems.
  • Experience with filtration and distillation of liquid gases, including liquid air and liquid natural gas.
  • CAD capability for 3D modeling in tools such as NX or SolidWorks.
  • Knowledge of engineering standards, best practices, and cryogenic propellant safety protocols.
  • Experience operating and troubleshooting control systems for remote operations.
  • Experience commissioning or operating liquefied natural gas plants or air separation units.
  • Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and prioritize tasks under pressure.
  • Self-motivated with strong attention to detail.
  • Passion for advancing the commercial space industry and human spaceflight.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead a team of engineers.
  • Must be willing to travel up to 15% to other launch sites.
  • Availability to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
  • Must meet physical and environmental requirements, including working outdoors, in heat, cold, rain, fumes, noise, at heights up to 500 ft, and in confined spaces.
  • Must be eligible under ITAR export regulations as a U.S. citizen, national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, asylee, or otherwise authorized by the U.S. Department of State.

Benefits

  • None specified in the posting.

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