Space Propulsion

Space Propulsion jobs in TX

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Propulsion Engineer - Alpha Turbopumps� Verified today

Firefly Aerospace · Texas · PropulsionOwn turbopump hardware from requirements through flight operations on Firefly's Alpha launch vehicle. You will lead design and analysis of the Reaver and Lightning engine turbomachinery, collaborate with fabrication teams, and serve as turbomachinery subject matter expert.On site

Propulsion Fluids Technician I -Clean Line (Tube Cleaning) Verified today

Firefly Aerospace · Texas · PropulsionClean and inspect flight propulsion hardware using ultrasonic cleaning, passivation, and pressure testing. You'll work with real space hardware in a controlled cleanroom environment, performing precision testing and verification to aerospace standards.On site

Fluids Engineer II Verified today

Firefly Aerospace · Texas · PropulsionOwn the complete lifecycle of critical fluid systems at Firefly's launch sites and test stands. You'll design cryogenic, propellant, and high-pressure gas systems, then work hands-on with technicians to build and activate them across our entire fleet.On site

Fluids Engineer III Verified today

Firefly Aerospace · Texas · PropulsionYou will design and build critical fluid systems for Firefly's launch pads and test stands, owning the complete lifecycle from architecture through commissioning. Work across Alpha, Eclipse, Elytra, and Blue Ghost programmes with technicians and welders to solve real-world propulsion infrastructure challenges.On site

Construction Supervisor, Fluid Systems Verified today

SpaceX · Starbase, TX · PropulsionSupervise construction teams and manage site logistics for SpaceX's Starbase infrastructure projects. You will coordinate contractors, enforce safety protocols, plan schedules, and oversee procurement for fast-paced, high-impact builds including fluid systems infrastructure.On site

Propulsion Engineer (Raptor Test) Verified today

SpaceX · McGregor, TX · PropulsionYou will develop and execute test campaigns for Raptor engines, owning everything from test plan creation through data analysis. Direct technicians, operate complex instrumentation and fluid systems, and solve anomalies on one of the world's most advanced rocket engines.On site

Sr. Mechanical Engineer (Gas/Steam Turbines) Verified today

SpaceX · Starbase, TX · PropulsionOwn the rotating equipment scope for SpaceX's power plant development, from technical specs through gas and steam turbine selection, interface management, factory testing and on-site commissioning. You will lead OEM evaluations, resolve field technical issues and participate in startup operations.On site

IT Systems Engineer, Propellant Generation & Industrial Systems Verified today

SpaceX · Starbase, TX · PropulsionYou will design, deploy and maintain next-generation OT environments supporting SpaceX's propellant generation and launch systems across multiple sites. Balance legacy system support with modernization initiatives, integrating IT technologies like virtualization, GitOps and edge compute into secure industrial control environments.On site

Supervisor, Power Generation Fluid Systems Verified today

SpaceX · Starbase, TX · PropulsionYou will supervise technicians fabricating, installing and commissioning fluid systems for natural gas, cooling water, demineralized water and ammonia piping at Starbase. Lead crew through prefab, field tie-in, testing and bring systems into production, managing schedules, training and multi-shift handoffs.On site

Test Stand Design & Build Engineer (Structures/Fluid Systems) Verified today

SpaceX · McGregor, TX · PropulsionDesign and build the fluid and mechanical systems that test the world's most powerful rocket engines. You'll own projects from concept through construction, working directly with technicians to solve real-world problems on Starship, Raptor, Falcon, and Dragon hardware.On site

Launch Engineer IV- Fluid Systems Verified today

Firefly Aerospace · Texas · PropulsionOwn cryogenic propellant and ground support fluid systems across Firefly's global launch portfolio from concept through live operations. You will lead design reviews, commission systems at the pad, troubleshoot issues during countdown, and guide early-career engineers across sites from Cape Canaveral to Sweden.On site

Millwright (Gas/Steam Turbines) Verified today

SpaceX · Starbase, TX · PropulsionYou will set, laser-align, and install trailer-mounted gas turbines and generators for the Starbase AI supercomputer power plant. Work with OEM advisors to grout, torque, and preserve rotating equipment through commissioning, managing precision alignment and emissions systems in a fast-paced construction environment.On site

Mechanical Engineer II (Propulsion Valves) Verified today

Firefly Aerospace · Texas · PropulsionYou will design, build, test and qualify propulsion valves and fluid components for Firefly's Alpha and Eclipse launch vehicles and lunar landers. Own the complete development lifecycle as the technical expert, leading cross-functional teams and managing design through production handoff.On site

New Graduate Engineer, Propulsion (Starship) Verified today

SpaceX · Starbase, TX · PropulsionDesign, analyze, and build fluid systems for Starship and Super Heavy vehicles including high-pressure gas storage, cryogenic management, and thermal control. You'll own system sizing, mechanical design, structural analysis, and drive first flight hardware builds from concept through operations.On siteEarly career

Propulsion Build Engineer (Starship) Verified today

SpaceX · Starbase, TX · PropulsionYou will design manufacturing processes, tooling, and build sequences for Starship and Super Heavy propulsion systems. Lead technicians and fabricators in hands-on assembly of pressurized fluid systems, from welding and testing to flight hardware installation on the vehicle.On site

Propulsion Engineer (Starship) Verified today

SpaceX · Starbase, TX · PropulsionDesign and build the fluid systems that power Starship and Super Heavy vehicles. You will size systems, create CAD models, perform structural analysis, and drive manufacturing of high-pressure gas storage, cryogenic management, and thermal control hardware.On site

Propulsion Technician (Starship) Verified today

SpaceX · Starbase, TX · PropulsionYou will assemble, test, and verify advanced propulsion subassemblies for Starship and Super-Heavy rockets. Work hands-on with fluid systems, electrical connections, and pressurized checkouts while operating CNC equipment and troubleshooting anomalies to schedule.On site

Sr. Propulsion Engineer (Starship) Verified today

SpaceX · Starbase, TX · PropulsionDesign, analyze, and build fluid systems for Starship and Super Heavy vehicles, from high-pressure gas storage to cryogenic management. You will own system sizing, mechanical design, structural analysis, and drive manufacturing of flight hardware at SpaceX Starbase.On site

Spacecraft Propulsion Engineer I (Valves) Verified today

Firefly Aerospace · Texas · PropulsionOwn the full lifecycle of propulsion valves and fluid components for Firefly's launch vehicles and lunar landers. You will design, test, and qualify high-performance hardware while leading cross-functional teams and driving cost and risk improvements.On siteEarly career

Propulsion Engineer III (Spacecraft Fluids) Verified today

Firefly Aerospace · Texas · PropulsionOwn the full lifecycle of Blue Ghost and Elytra spacecraft fluid systems, from requirements and CAD design through flight operations. You'll lead analysis, manage development testing, and collaborate across propulsion, structures, and avionics teams to deliver mission-critical hardware.On site

Propulsion Engineer II - Spacecraft Engine Team Verified today

Firefly Aerospace · Texas · PropulsionYou will own hypergol engine development for the Blue Ghost lunar program, from design and analysis through manufacturing, testing, and flight operations. You'll serve as Responsible Engineer for main engines, attitude control engines, valves, and propellant tanks, collaborating across structures, fluid systems, and avionics teams.On site

Fluid Systems Engineer, Solar Cell Factory (Starlink) Verified today

SpaceX · Bastrop, TX · PropulsionYou will design, build, and optimize fluid systems delivering critical gases and chemicals in solar cell fabrication for Starlink. Own projects from requirement definition through commissioning, managing tanks, pumps, scrubbers, and hazardous material safety protocols in a scaling production environment.On site

Sr. Responsible Engineer - Turbomachinery (Starship) Verified today

SpaceX · McGregor, TX · PropulsionDesign and own Starship's turbopump systems from concept through flight. You will size components, conduct structural and fluid analysis, and oversee manufacturing of cryogenic fluid management hardware for lunar and Mars missions.On site

Principal Fluid Systems Engineer Verified today

Firefly Aerospace · Texas · PropulsionOwn the full lifecycle of flight fluid systems for Firefly's Blue Ghost Lunar Lander and Eclipse Launch Vehicle, from concept through launch. You'll design pressurization, propellant feed, and cryogenic subsystems, lead qualification tests, and mentor early-career engineers.On site

Propulsion Engineer I Verified today

Firefly Aerospace · Texas · PropulsionOwn the design, testing, and flight operations of main and attitude control engines for Firefly's Blue Ghost lunar program. You'll develop hypergol propulsion systems from concept through qualification, collaborating across structures, fluids, and avionics to deliver reliable spacecraft engines.On siteEarly career

Spacecraft Propulsion Engineer II (Valves) Verified today

Firefly Aerospace · Texas · PropulsionOwn the full lifecycle of propulsion valves and fluid components for Firefly's launch vehicles and lunar landers. You will design, test, and qualify high-performance systems from concept through production, leading cross-functional teams and solving hardware challenges hands-on.On site

Fluids Engineer (Starship) Verified today

SpaceX · Starbase, TX · PropulsionSpaceX 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. FLUIDS ENGINEER (STARSHIP) Starship is the largest and most capable space launch system ever developed.On site

Launch Engineer, Fluid Systems (Starship) Verified today

SpaceX · Starbase, TX · PropulsionSpaceX 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. LAUNCH ENGINEER, FLUID SYSTEMS (STARSHIP) Aggressively-paced, constantly-evolving, results-focused, real-as-it-gets engineering...

Mechanical Engineer, Fluid Systems (Design & Build) Verified today

SpaceX · McGregor, TX · PropulsionSpaceX 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. MECHANICAL ENGINEER, FLUID SYSTEMS (DESIGN & BUILD) SpaceX is looking for engineers to support the development and production testing...

Mechanical Engineer (Gas/Steam Turbines) Verified today

SpaceX · Starbase, TX · PropulsionSpaceX 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. MECHANICAL ENGINEER ( GAS/STEAM TURBINES ) SpaceX is looking for a Mechanical Engineer who can support power plant development by...On site

Propulsion Engineer, Thermal & Fluid Analysis (Starship) Verified today

SpaceX · Starbase, TX · PropulsionSpaceX 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. PROPULSION ENGINEER, THERMAL & FLUID ANALYSIS (STARSHIP) As a Propulsion Engineer on the Starship Thermal & Fluids analysis team, you...