Our team is responsible for all fluid subsystems across our launch vehicles and spacecraft. In this role you are challenged with designing and integrating an efficient propulsion system in a highly mass critical spacecraft. You will work across the full lifecycle of hardware, including requirements definition, design, analysis, development, test, and qualification of our spacecraft fluid systems. Your job will span CAD work of the system, supply chain management of your vendors, working in the cleanroom integrating the system, propellant loading, participating in the in-space operations and much more! You will take profound ownership of your projects, and will collaborate with other product groups (structures, fluid systems, avionics, vehicle/spacecraft systems) to make critical decisions. We are looking for someone whos a self-starter, enjoys questioning the status quo, and working in a dynamic and cross-disciplinary team.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Own launch vehicle fluid systems requirements, design, and analysis from start-to-finish
Develop new and innovative design concepts for propulsion integration and operations that reduce complexity and maximize reliability within budget
Act as the primary point of contact for design, analysis, and operations for launch fluid systems.
Coordinate and execute development, qualification, and acceptance testing of flight hardware
Execute design for manufacturability changes to enhance production efficiency and vehicle reliability
Identify system risks and conduct corresponding trade studies to ensure successful vehicle operation
Drive development of automation and test data analysis tools
Sit on console to provide test or launch operations support
Develop lean launch vehicle test and launch processes for fluid systems and assist the launch and test teams with troubleshooting during operations
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Bachelors Degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or equivalent
5+ years of professional experience designing, developing, and operating fluid systems
Thorough understanding of fluid dynamics and thermodynamics
Experience doing tube or pipe design and layout
Solid understanding of fluid components such as valves, regulators, pressure transducers, tubing, tanks, pressurized hardware, seals, and instrumentation
Experience with fluid system subcomponent or pressurized component development, design, or testing (such as valves, regulators, piping systems, pumps, etc..)
Working knowledge of manufacturing, fabrication, integration & quality control relevant to fluid components (such as machining, inspection, assembly, testing, etc.)
Demonstrated ability to do clean sheet designs of pressurization systems, propellant systems, or other complex multidisciplinary systems
Understanding of P&IDs, fluid system sizing, fluid component and instrumentation selection, and pressurized system design
Experience using fluids analysis tools such as REFPROP, GFSSP or other computer-based fluid dynamic modeling
Programming experience and ability to write programs for data processing and vehicle modeling
Proficient with 3D & 2D CAD software packages such as Siemens NX
Advanced degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or equivalent field
Experience with cryogenic fluids such as LOx or LN2
Experience with liquid rocket engines or systems
Experience with fluid system subcomponent or pressurized component development, design, or testing (such as valves, regulators, piping systems, pumps, etc..)
Experience in aerospace flight production programs
Experience with thermal vacuum or random vibration testing
Proven experience in working with data acquisition systems and test instrumentation including pressure transducers, thermocouples, resistance temperature detectors (RTDs), flow meters, load cells, and accelerometers
Familiarity with some or all of the following software packages: Python, LabVIEW, GFSSP, Winplot, or other control, data acquisition, and reduction software
History of developing solutions with partially defined requirements and changing criteria
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.