Fluid Systems Engineer III Verified today

About the role

This position supports the development of GS2-4E, a heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low-Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar, and beyond.

You will be responsible for leading the design, development, manufacturing and testing of fluid systems for rockets. You will engage in all levels of the design cycle including conceptual design, requirements definition, thermo-fluid modeling, structural layout and analysis, integration, test and mission support. You will use creative thinking and novel manufacturing solutions to solve complex problems with high pressure, cryogenic, and highly stressed hardware.

Responsibilities

• Design fluid component hardware to meet cost, performance and schedule constraints
• Design and route complex fluid subsystems (pressurization, pneumatics, RCS)
• Create and own the development, acceptance and qualification test activities for your hardware
• Work with fluid components (solenoid valves, pneumatic valves, regulators, pressure vessels and instrumentation)
• Work closely with other groups to ensure your systems work together, resolving issues at an accelerated pace while managing risk
• Apply project management skills including supplier management, scheduling, and production interfacing
• Work with 3D CAD programs (Creo preferred) and Finite Element Analysis programs (ANSYS preferred)
• Deliver completed designs using best draft practices per ASME Y14.5 GD&T standards with clear and well documented analysis reports

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or equivalent
• 5 or more years of professional engineering experience with complex fluid systems or similar
• Demonstrated experience with launch vehicle component design
• Solid understanding of fluid components such as valves, pressure vessels, flex elements and fittings
• Knowledge of fabrication, integration processes and quality control relative to tubes/piping and machined components
• Working knowledge of materials and treatments
• Experience diagnosing and fixing hardware

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a rapid and scrappy hardware development environment
• Experience with cryogenic systems (LOX and LH2)
• Experience in designing for low cost manufacturing
• Working knowledge of cryogenic material properties and testing
• Experience with aircraft, spacecraft, or launch vehicles in the detail design of aerospace or equivalent type fluid systems and components

Compensation

Base pay range varies by location. Colorado applicants: $110,938 to $155,312.85. Washington applicants: $121,023 to $169,432.20. Other site ranges may differ.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance
• Paid parental leave, short and long-term disability
• 401(k) with company match up to 5%
• Education Support Program
• Stock options for all regular employees (20+ hours/week)
• Up to four weeks paid time off per year and up to 14 company-paid holidays
• Bonuses and additional benefits may apply based on role type and job level

Requirements

Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum. Background check required for all positions.