SpaceX
Chemical Engineer
About this role
SpaceX seeks a Chemical Engineer to join the Launch Pad Engineering Team at Vandenberg, managing ground support equipment fluid systems for Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy rockets. You'll lead technician teams through design, build, and operations while troubleshooting cryogenic and high-pressure systems to support launch campaigns.
What you'll do
- Own launch pad fluid systems (cryogenic, compressible, incompressible) as responsible engineer
- Troubleshoot and optimize systems using heat transfer, thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, and controls knowledge
- Direct technician teams on pad installation, activation, maintenance, and operational procedures
- Develop and improve functional automation for assigned fluid systems
- Drive continuous improvements by implementing hardware, software, and procedural upgrades
- Present certification packages and engineering data to NASA, US Space Force, and government agencies
What they're looking for
- Fluid dynamics and thermodynamics
- Heat transfer and cryogenic systems
- Control systems and instrumentation
- CAD software (SOLIDWORKS, Siemens NX)
- Python or data analysis programming
- High-pressure and hazardous systems experience
- ASME standards (B31.3, BPV Code Section VIII)
- Team leadership and technical communication
Benefits
- Salary: $100,000–$140,000 (based on level and experience)
- Company stock, long-term incentives, and employee stock purchase plan
- Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan and disability/life insurance
- 3 weeks paid vacation, 10+ paid holidays, paid parental leave
- Paid sick leave accrual
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SpaceX
SpaceX develops advanced spacecraft and satellite systems, including the Starshield government satellite constellation and Starfall re-entry cargo capsule for global delivery. The company is hiring engineers in avionics integration, software test automation, mechanical design, and hardware reliability to validate flight-critical systems and ensure mission success.
- Website
- spacex.com
Likely interview questions
- Describe your experience designing or troubleshooting fluid systems at a launch or test facility.
- How have you applied thermodynamics and fluid dynamics principles to solve real engineering problems?