Fluids Engineer
About The Position
Element is seeking Fluids Engineers at junior through experienced levels to join its San Bernardino team. The role supports hands-on cryogenic and high-pressure fluid systems for aerospace and space industry customers. The laboratory performs cryogenic and fluids testing, nitrogen blowdown testing, thermal shock testing, and other specialized testing that simulates extreme aerospace environments. The position involves designing and supporting test systems, planning and executing tests, analyzing results, improving laboratory capabilities, and maintaining safe testing environments. Compensation is $90,000–$130,000 salary plus a lab bonus target.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline.
- Understanding of fluid systems and ability to work with technical drawings and engineering documentation.
- Strong problem-solving skills and a hands-on engineering mindset.
- Ability to learn quickly and work effectively in a collaborative testing environment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks is highly valuable.
- Experience with cryogenics or hydrogen systems.
- Experience with high-pressure gas or fluid systems.
- Experience with nitrogen testing, blowdown testing, thermal shock, or thermocycling.
- Experience in aerospace, space, propulsion, or environmental testing.
- Experience with P&IDs and complex plumbing/fluid systems.
- Python experience for test automation, engineering applications, or data analysis.
- Machining or other hands-on mechanical experience.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and support cryogenic, hydrogen, and high-pressure fluid testing systems.
- Plan and execute testing involving fluid flow, pressure, thermal cycling, storage, and distribution systems.
- Analyze test results and ensure technical objectives and customer requirements are achieved.
- Read and work from P&IDs, plumbing diagrams, and other technical drawings.
- Support improvements to test cells, equipment, processes, and data collection.
- Partner directly with engineers, technicians, project teams, and customers.
- Develop technical reports, test documentation, and presentations.
- Help maintain safe testing environments involving high-pressure and cryogenic systems.
Benefits
- Lab bonus target
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
