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Propulsion Engineer, Propulsion Simulation & Data Analysis

SpaceX · Hawthorne, CA

Posted about a month ago · $100,000.00 - $130,000.00

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
30 days
SpaceX's roles stay open a median of 45 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
52% of SpaceX's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at SpaceX
high
1459 stale, 43 reposted of 2,362 open
Hiring momentum
3062 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-17

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from SpaceX's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for SpaceX.

About this role

As a Propulsion Engineer focused on simulation and data analysis for the Raptor engine, you will maintain and enhance thermofluid models, conduct engine cycle analysis, and resolve anomalies using engine models. Your role involves developing tools for performance prediction and collaborating with engineers to improve simulation accuracy and interoperability of tools across the company.

Our read on this posting4.4out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
4/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
5/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of SpaceX as an employer.

What you need

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a STEM discipline
  • 1+ year experience with physics-based simulations of real dynamic systems

Nice to have

  • Dynamical systems modeling
  • Experience with lumped parameter modeling of physical systems
  • Experience implementing physics-informed neural networks to solve real-world engineering problems
  • Data driven analysis of complex systems
  • Experience inferring root cause from sparse measurements

What you get

  • Pay Range: Level 1: $100,000.00 - $130,000.00
  • Pay Range: Level 2: $115,000.00 - $160,000.00
  • Eligibility for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards
  • Potential discretionary bonuses
  • Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage

Worth weighing

  • Pay range is provided but actual salary may vary based on individual qualifications
  • Role involves complex simulations which may require advanced skills and experience
  • Position requires U.S. citizenship or specific residency status due to ITAR regulations

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Listed by SpaceX on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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