SpaceX

Fluids Engineer, Launch Hardware Engineering

SpaceX • $95K — $115K *
Cape Canaveral, FL 32920In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering
  • 1+ years of experience with fluid systems or process engineering
  • Master's degree in mechanical, aerospace or chemical engineering (preferred)
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience with cryogenic systems (preferred)
  • Expertise in pressure fluid system standards like ASME and AFSPCMAN 91-710 (preferred)

Responsibilities

  • Design and activate various fluid systems for launch operations
  • Analyze fluid systems using thermodynamics and flow theory
  • Model and stress-analyze piping assemblies with CAD software
  • Develop detailed piping and instrumentation diagrams
  • Select and specify components for fluid systems
  • Manage fabrication and installation projects at launch sites
  • Troubleshoot system performance during operations
  • Collaborate with multi-discipline teams for complete system design

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge aerospace technology
  • Collaborative team environment with cross-discipline interaction
  • Hands-on experience at launch sites and test facilities
  • Involvement in innovative problem-solving and system design
  • Travel opportunities to various SpaceX locations as needed
Full Job Description
FLUIDS ENGINEER, LAUNCH HARDWARE ENGINEERING

The Launch Hardware Engineering team is seeking a talented Fluids Engineer where you will have the opportunity to utilize your knowledge, experience, and creativity to rapidly design, build, and activate fluid systems supporting launch pads, landing facilities, test sites, production facilities and other locations as required.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Design, build, and activate cryogenic, high pressure, oxygen-clean, hydraulic, or other fluid systems to support the launch and processing of Starship and Superheavy Booster
  • Utilize knowledge of thermodynamics, fluid flow, and control theory to design and analyze launch and production fluids systems
  • Model piping assemblies using CAD software and perform piping stress analysis
  • Read and develop detailed piping and instrumentation diagrams of complex fluids systems
  • Select components, such as valves, pumps, piping, tanks, and filters, and provide detailed specifications for their purchase
  • Coordinate with engineers from other disciplines (civil, structural, electrical, controls, etc) to establish a complete system design
  • Manage the fabrication and installation of fluid systems and other construction projects occurring at the launch and test sites, hands-on in the field, alongside skilled technician teams
  • Perform planning, analysis, and troubleshooting of system performance during real-time activation operations and post-test data reviews
  • Work closely with operations teams to ensure system design is well-understood and easy to operate long term
  • Provide innovative solutions to problems under minimal supervision or direction

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
  • 1+ years of experience with fluid systems or process engineering

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
  • Master's degree in mechanical, aerospace or chemical engineering
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience working with cryogenic fluid systems in a professional setting or outside the classroom project team
  • Demonstrated expertise in the design, build, and operation of pressurized fluid systems per ASME B31, ASME B&PV Code Section VIII, AFSPCMAN 91-710, or other applicable standards
  • Experience using Siemens NX, SOLIDWORKS, or similar CAD software
  • Experience using CAESAR II or similar pipe stress analysis programs
  • Experience using python or other programming languages for data review and analysis
  • Familiarity with Fluids fittings and specifications (AN/AS)
  • Familiarity with instrumentation selection in severe service
  • Experience operating and troubleshooting control systems required for remote operations
  • Excellent written and oral communication, especially translating technical concepts for non-technical audiences
  • Ability to work with and lead technicians during fabrication and commissioning of systems
  • Familiarity with Root-Cause Analysis and Risk Mitigation process
  • Adaptability to change in direction of projects

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral
  • Must be willing to travel to other SpaceX locations as necessary
  • Schedules vary due to site operational needs - flexibility is required
  • Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted
  • Lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position


ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
  • To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. a7 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. a7 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

About SpaceX

SpaceX is an American aerospace manufacturer and space transportation services company founded in 2002 by entrepreneur Elon Musk. The company designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft. SpaceX has developed the Falcon 1, Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy, and Dragon spacecraft. The company was founded with the goal of reducing space transportation costs and enabling the colonization of Mars. SpaceX has achieved several milestones in spaceflight, including the first privately-funded liquid-propellant rocket to reach orbit, the first privately-funded company to send a spacecraft to the International Space Station, and the first privately-funded company to send a human-rated spacecraft to orbit.
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Size
8,000 employees
Industry
Aerospace & Defense
Founded
2002
* Ladders Estimates

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