Fluids Engineer - Advanced Spacecraft Propulsion
$125,000–$175,000 year
On-siteLos Angeles, California, United States
Los Angeles, California, United StatesOn-siteFull Time$125,000–$175,000 yearBachelors Degree
Full TimeBachelors Degree
Job Summary
Lead the architecture, design, and integration of spacecraft, propulsion, and ground support fluid systems, developing schematics, P&IDs, and component layouts for tanks, valves, and cryogenic storage. Perform fluid dynamics and thermal analyses to guide engineering decisions, creating drawings, test plans, and documentation while planning and executing laboratory propulsion system testing. Analyze results to implement design improvements and lead safety evaluations for hazardous fluid systems, collaborating across multidisciplinary teams throughout development.
Required Qualifications
- BS in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
- 2+ years of experience designing, analyzing, building, or testing fluid, propulsion, cryogenic, thermal, or mechanical systems
- Strong understanding of fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, heat transfer, compressible flow, and mechanical system design
- Hands-on experience designing or integrating pressurized fluid systems and associated hardware
- Experience developing engineering calculations and simulations using tools such as Python, MATLAB, CAD, FEA, CFD, or equivalent
- Strong mechanical design experience including CAD, GD&T, material selection, manufacturability, and assembly
- Familiarity with high-pressure systems, hazardous fluids, leak testing, cleanliness standards, and safe laboratory operations
- Ability to solve complex engineering problems using first-principles thinking
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced startup environment with significant technical ownership
Desired Qualifications
- Experience developing spacecraft propulsion or fluid systems
- Background with cryogenic storage, transfer, or thermal management systems
- Experience designing propulsion feed systems or pressurized fluid networks
- Knowledge of hydrogen, oxygen, or other specialty fluid systems
- Experience supporting prototype development, environmental testing, and hardware qualification
- Startup or early-stage aerospace product development experience
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