Fluids Engineer, Launch Hardware Engineering

SpaceX•Cape Canaveral, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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
Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral
Must be willing to travel to other SpaceX locations as necessary
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
U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

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