New Graduate Engineer, Propulsion (Raptor) Verified today

New Graduate Propulsion Engineer, Raptor

Join SpaceX and work on the Raptor engine powering Starship. You will tackle real-world challenges in propulsion systems: mechanical design, analysis, manufacturing, and testing. Help build the world's most powerful rocket engine with emphasis on efficiency and reusability.

Responsibilities

• 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 mission operations.
• Own large business outcomes and experience rapid personal and professional growth.

Basic Qualifications

• 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 spring 2026, summer 2026, or fall 2026.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• 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.
• Experience working at a nimble engineering organization or in a highly technical position with tight time or budget constraints.
• Success in ultra-competitive environments: podium finishes in engineering/math/science competitions, top percentile test scores, or other intellectual achievements.
• Experience building hardware or passion for contributing to products that operate in the real world.
• Demonstrated resilience and ability to overcome failure or extreme odds.
• Success in academics at a rigorous, highly regarded university: minimum GPA 3.5/4.0, standardized test scores 95th percentile minimum, or merit-based scholarship recipient.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to work extended hours and weekends as necessary.

Compensation

Base salary: $100,000 - $115,000 per year. Actual level and salary determined case-by-case based on job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Total rewards include long-term incentives (company stock, stock options, long-term cash awards), discretionary bonuses, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, comprehensive medical/vision/dental coverage, 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, 3 weeks paid vacation, 10+ paid holidays annually, and paid sick leave.

ITAR Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, Refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or Asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158, or be eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.