Sr. Propulsion Thermal Analyst (Raptor Combustion Devices)

SpaceX · Hawthorne, CA, United States

Location
Hawthorne
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
June 17, 2026

Job Description

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

SR. PROPULSION THERMAL ANALYST (RAPTOR COMBUSTION DEVICES)

The Propulsion Thermal Analyst role is responsible for ensuring the thermal reliability of Raptor components subject to extreme environments from liftoff to landing. These engineers possess an affinity for physics, thermodynamics, advanced computing, and unraveling intricate challenges associated with complex, high-performance hardware. You will drive analysis, design, testing, and development of hardware for the world’s most advanced rocket engine powering Starship, the largest launch vehicle in history.

RESPONSIBILITIES:


+ Conduct, document, and present thermal analyses on Raptor hardware through FEA and first p...

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