Sr. Propulsion Engineer (Starship) is open at SpaceX in Starbase, TX. The posting gives no salary; similar roles in the United States advertise a median of $193K. Posted on Aug 18, 2026, and still on SpaceX’s careers page when we last checked, on Nov 14, 2026.
About the role
includes sizing vehicle fluid systems, engaging in detailed mechanical design, performing structural analysis, and driving the manufacturing and build flow of parts and systems. Systems will include high-pressure gas storage and control, cryogenic fluid management, attitude control systems, and thermal control systems. The Sr. Propulsion Engineer will also develop the concept of operations for their systems, from…
The opening lines of the posting. The rest is on SpaceX’s careers page.
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