Sr. Propulsion Analyst, Chamber and Nozzle (Raptor) is open at SpaceX in Hawthorne, CA. The posting gives a salary of $135K - $215K. Posted on Aug 13, 2026, and still on SpaceX’s careers page when we last checked, on Nov 14, 2026.
About the role
Conduct, document, and present static, thermal, dynamic, and fatigue/fracture analyses for Raptor Chamber and Nozzle through Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and first principles to ensure performance requirements are met Output requirements and capabilities for assemblies for all phases of flight Collaborate in driving necessary analyses throughout engine component design cycles Ensure model predictions are grounded…
The opening lines of the posting. The rest is on SpaceX’s careers page.
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