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Full-Time

Thermal Engineer

Dragon & Falcon

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SpaceX

SpaceX

10,001+ employees

Designs, manufactures, and launches rockets and spacecraft

Aerospace

Compensation Overview

$95k - $130kAnnually

+ Long-term incentives + Discretionary bonuses + Stock options

Entry, Junior

No H1B Sponsorship

West Athens, CA, USA

US Citizenship Required

Category
Propulsion
Materials & Structures
Research & Development
Aerospace Engineering
Required Skills
Python
MATLAB
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline.
  • 1+ years of experience using programming languages including, but not limited to, Python, MATLAB and EES (internships and school projects apply).
  • Must be available to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
Responsibilities
  • Thermal design of spacecraft, launch vehicles, and hardware, from initial high-level analysis down to validation of performance with ground tests, flight, and orbital data (e.g. on-orbit thermal analysis, thermal protection system (TPS) sizing, acceptance / qualification test level derivation, issue ticket resolution).
  • Automate workflow to reduce engineering investment in the design cycle.
  • Pursue performance/robustness improvements.
  • Pursue operational simplicity and seek to reduce burden on other groups at SpaceX.
  • Produce quality documentation of your work to reduce miss-rate and improve efficiency.
  • Review peer work.

SpaceX designs, manufactures, and launches rockets and spacecraft, primarily serving the commercial spaceflight market. Their main products include the Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy rockets, which are used for launching satellites, and the Dragon spacecraft, which transports cargo and crew to the International Space Station. SpaceX's unique approach includes the development of reusable rockets, which lowers the cost of space travel, making it more accessible to a variety of clients, including government agencies and private companies. Additionally, they are working on the Starlink project, a satellite internet constellation aimed at providing global broadband coverage. SpaceX's goal is to revolutionize space technology and enable human life on other planets.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$9.2B

Headquarters

Hawthorne, California

Founded

2002

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

7%

1 year growth

13%

2 year growth

42%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • SpaceX's pioneering technology and ambitious projects, like Mars colonization, offer employees the chance to work on groundbreaking and historic missions.
  • The company's move to Texas could provide new opportunities for growth and development in a business-friendly environment.
  • SpaceX's continuous innovation, such as the development of the Starship vehicle, positions it as a leader in the aerospace industry.

What critics are saying

  • Recent technical failures, such as the Falcon 9 engine issues, could impact SpaceX's reliability and client trust.
  • The relocation to Texas may lead to operational disruptions and potential talent retention challenges.

What makes SpaceX unique

  • SpaceX's development of reusable rockets significantly reduces the cost of space travel, setting it apart from traditional aerospace companies.
  • The Starlink project aims to provide global broadband coverage, creating a new revenue stream and expanding SpaceX's market reach beyond just space launches.
  • SpaceX's ability to serve a diverse range of clients, from government agencies to private enterprises, showcases its versatility and broad market appeal.

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Benefits

Benefits and Perks - Our employees’ well-being is important to us and essential to our capacity to do extraordinary things. We offer a wide variety of programs to support the health, wellness, and financial security of our employees and their families.