Fluid Systems Design Engineer III: Upper Stage 9x4 Next Gen New Glenn
About The Position
This role supports the development, design and operations of second stage fluid systems on 9x4 next generation New Glenn heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle, capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low-Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar, and beyond. Its first stage is fully reusable, and the vehicle was designed from the beginning to be human-capable. In this role you will be responsible for leading the design, development, analysis and testing of fluid systems for rockets! You will engage in all levels of the design cycle including conceptual design, requirements definition, thermo-fluid modeling, structural layout and analysis, integration, test and mission support. You will use creative thinking and novel manufacturing solutions to solve complex problems with high pressure, cryogenic, and highly stressed hardware. We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!
Requirements
- Minimum of a B.S. degree in engineering
- 5+ years experience with spacecraft or launch vehicle fluid system component design or test
- Experience with aircraft, spacecraft, or launch vehicles in the detail design of aerospace or equivalent type fluid systems and components
- Solid understanding of fluid components such as valves, pressure vessels, flex elements and fittings
- Knowledge of fabrication, integration processes and quality control relative to tubes/piping and machined components
- Working knowledge of materials and treatments
Nice To Haves
- Experience with cryogenic helium, hydrogen and oxygen systems
- Working knowledge of cryogenic material properties and testing
- Experience with data acquisition systems
- Experience with the application and use of welding, machining and non-destructive testing/inspection
Responsibilities
- Design and route complex fluid subsystems (i.e., pressurization, pneumatics, propellant utilization)
- Strong understanding of thermodynamics and fluid mechanics
- Work with fluid components (i.e., solenoid valves, pneumatic valves, regulators, pressure vessels and instrumentation)
- Author component specifications and manage suppliers through design, development, qualification and delivery of flight hardware
- Work closely with other groups to ensure your systems work together, resolving issues with calculated risk
- Following design efforts, you will lead and participate in component and system level testing and data analysis
- To be successful in this role good project management skills are necessary including vendor management, scheduling, and budget tracking
- Work with REFPROP, SINDA/FLUINT and Thermal Desktop or other fluid modeling software
- Work with 3D CAD programs (Creo preferred) and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) programs (ANSYS Preferred)
- Deliver completed designs using best draft practicing per ASME Y14.5 GD&T standards along with clear and well documented analysis reports
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Short and long-term disability
- 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%
- Education Support Program
- Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
- Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours
- Up to 14 company-paid holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
