Launch Pad Engineer, Fluid Systems (Falcon 9)
$100,000–$117,500 year
On-siteVandenberg Village, California, United States
Job Summary
Serve as the responsible engineer for launch pad fluid systems, including compressible, incompressible, and cryogenic systems, ensuring proper design, build, configuration, and testing for Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy interfaces. Lead a team of technicians during build campaigns to ensure accurate and timely installation and activation of pad fluid systems. Utilize knowledge of heat transfer, thermodynamics, and fluid dynamics to troubleshoot issues in various launch pad systems. Contribute to functional automation development and drive continuous improvement by implementing hardware, software, and procedural upgrades. Represent SpaceX by presenting certification packages and engineering data to U.S. government agencies including NASA and the US Space Force.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, chemical engineering, physics, or other engineering discipline
- 1+ years of professional experience working with fluid, mechanical, or low voltage electrical systems
- Ability to pass Air Force background check for Vandenberg Space Force Base and Cape Canaveral
- Physical effort including standing, lifting and carrying moderately heavy materials or equipment (15 to 35 lbs.)
- Overall mental fitness with the ability to work in a high-concentration, high-stress environment requiring prolonged mental concentration (under possible extended work hours)
- Ability to be flexible on shifts
- Occasional travel may be required
- U.S. citizen or national
- U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder)
- Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157
- Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158
- Eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State
Desired Qualifications
- Experience working at a rocket launch/test facility and supporting launch/test campaigns
- Experience using and troubleshooting control systems for remote operations and instrumentation feedback
- Experience using SOLIDWORKS, Siemens NX, or similar CAD software
- Experience using python or other programming languages for data review and analysis
- Experience testing and operating with or around hazardous systems (high pressure, high energy, hazardous gases & fluids, etc.)
- Familiarity with instrumentation and control components (pressure transducers, thermocouples, RTDs, strain gauges, accelerometers, flow meters, load cells, relays, solenoid, pneumatic valves)
- Knowledge of engineering standards and best practices such as ASME B31.3, ASME BPV Code Section VIII, and AFSPCMAN 91-710
- Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure, fast paced environment
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Strong work ethic and drive to for constant improvement balanced with the ability to work effectively in a team environment
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