Principal Stage Fluids Engineer
$162,000–$243,000 year
On-siteLong Beach, California, United States
Job Summary
Design plumbing systems, components, and their secondary structures for the Neutron launch vehicle, providing feedback on peer designs and methodologies. Analyze these systems in harsh launch environments and review critical structural analysis of fluid components. Model systems to characterize behavior at all conditions and interpret models to improve efficacy. Test and qualify systems, components, and modules, then integrate hardware into the vehicle. Review data from component, system, and vehicle-level testing to optimize future designs. Manage requirements, realization, and implementation within the larger launch vehicle context, while collaborating with propulsion, structures, and flight software teams. Create tools to enhance analysis capabilities and streamline workflow. Set standards for design, production, and testing processes, and mentor peers to strengthen the team.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or relevant engineering discipline
- 12+ years of experience in a hardware rich environment
- Experience with fluid components design and usage for valves, pressure vessels, flex elements & fittings
- Experience with DfM/DfAM, machining processes, and welding processes with a proven understanding of mechanical drafting and GD&T
- Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce
Desired Qualifications
- 8+ years of experience in a fast-paced aerospace environment where you have completed difficult projects while collaborating effectively with other key groups
- Strong understanding of how to design for classic aerospace constraints: minimizing mass while maintaining manufacturability, function, and low costs
- Ability to earn trust, maintain positive professional relationships, & contribute to a culture of inclusion
- Experience working with a distributed team across the globe
- Advanced degree in a fluid mechanics-heavy field
- Experience with oxygen, methane, and/or cryogenic systems
- Experience using Siemens NX & Teamcenter
- Demonstrated ability to rally a team to make & execute good decisions in a fast-paced environment with limited information
- Experience with Aerospace Processes, Standards, and Workflows, from JIRA to AS9100
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