New Graduate Engineer, Propulsion; Raptor

Hawthorne, CA

Space

X 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 Space

X is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

Join the forefront of space exploration at Space

X as a member of the Raptor team – the world’s most advanced rocket engine powering Starship’s journey in making humanity multiplanetary. If you’re eager to tackle real-world challenges in propulsion systems, from mechanical design and analysis to manufacturing and testing – this is your opportunity to help build the world’s most powerful rocket engine with an emphasis on efficiency and reusability.

Bring your innovative mindset and strong fundamentals in engineering principles to drive the boundaries of what’s possible.

• Own the design and development of next generation rocket engines, test stands, and production lines.
• Perform hand calculations and FEA to develop, assess, and optimize designs.
• Rapidly iterate on manufacturing processes and development testing in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure hardware integrates with all Raptor systems and supports necessary mission operations.
• Own large business outcomes and experience a rate of personal and professional growth that is unmatched literally anywhere else.
• Get a front row seat to witness an impossible idea manifest in real life. The next few years will be incredibly dynamic as we transition from the challenge of building hardware to actually flying reusable rockets to orbit.

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline or physics.
• 1+ years of mechanical and/or fluids engineering experience via project team, research, internships, and/or professional experience.
• Graduating in the fall of 2025, spring of 2026 or summer of 2026.

• Strong ability to use data and analysis to make fast data‑driven decisions.
• Ability to perform trade studies and make clear recommendations using first principles and engineering fundamentals even with partial information.
• Experience working at a nimble engineering organization or in a highly technical position that required a scrappy, entrepreneurial manner.
• Excelled in ultra‑competitive environments – podium finishes in engineering, math, or science competitions, top percentile standardized test scores, or other intellectual achievements.
• Experience building hardware or a passion for contributing to a work product that operates in the real world.
• Success in multiple endeavors at once – college, student athletics, or strong performance in multiple fields.
• Demonstrated rapid growth – successive positions of increasing responsibility and accomplishments early in a career.
• Demonstrated resilience and the ability to overcome failure or extreme odds.
• Success in academics at a rigorous university: minimum GPA 3.5/4.0 or higher, 95th percentile standardized test scores, or merit‑based scholarship recipient.

• Ability to work extended hours and weekends as necessary.

Propulsion Engineer/Level I: $95,000.00 - $ per year. Base salary is one part of your total rewards package. Eligibility for long‑term incentives, company stock, stock options, discretionary bonuses, and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, 401(k) retirement plan, short and long‑term disability, life insurance, paid parental leave, 3 weeks of paid vacation, 10 or more paid holidays, and accrued paid sick leave.

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.

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X is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment is governed on the basis of merit and qualifications and will not be influenced by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

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