Propulsion Analyst, Structures (Raptor)
SpaceX - Hawthorne, CA
Posted Jan 20, 2026
Benefits
- Parental leave
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- Non-birth-parent leave
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- Salary
- $95K-$115K From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026
- 401(k) match
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Market context
- U.S. role benchmark (BLS OEWS)
- $116,543 U.S. median for this role
- Projected growth (BLS Employment Projections)
- +9.8% - Much faster than average
10% below the BLS role benchmark for software engineering aggregate.
Matched to SOC 15-1252 - Software Engineering aggregate by role bucket.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2024 and Employment Projections, 2024-2034.
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- Offered From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026
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About this role
Propulsion Analyst, Structures (Raptor) Hawthorne, CA SpaceX 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 ANALYST, STRUCTURES (RAPTOR) Raptor Structural Analysts ensure that the world's most advanced rocket engine is capable of withstanding extreme pressures, temperatures, vibrations, accelerations, and aerodynamic loading from liftoff to landing. These engineers have a keen eye for detail and complex physics that enable successful performance of Starship's engines. If you possess an affinity for physics, structural mechanics, advanced computing, and unraveling intricate challenges while occasionally working with engine hardware, this role may be for you! RESPONSIBILITIES: - Conduct, document, and present static, thermal, dynamic, and fatigue analyses on the Raptor engine through FEA and first principles to ensure performance requirements are met - Output requirements and capabilities for engine/stage interfaces for all phases of flight - Collaborate in driving necessary analyses throughout engine component design cycles - Ensure model predictions are grounded in reality through a practical hands-on approach BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: - Bachelor's degree or higher in an engineering discipline - 1+ years in structural analysis, design, or manufacturing via extracurricular, internship, or full-time experience PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: - Proficient in statics, mechanics of materials, fatigue, dynamics, and/or heat transfer - Experience with FEA setup and post-processing - Able to perform hand-calculations to validate and
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