Mechanical Engineer - Fluid Systems

Interlune • Houston, TX

42d • Onsite

About The Position

Interlune is a space resources company based in Seattle, WA. We will provide resources from space to power a clean and sustainable economy on Earth and in space.
We are looking for a Doer who wants to join our early-stage team and accelerate humanity’s progress toward an off-world future. Our engineering team combines expert knowledge of geological sciences, mechanical engineering, automation, systems engineering, modeling and simulation, and advanced fabrication to build the infrastructure that will create an in-space economy. To join our small team, you must be agile, willing to learn, and able to take on multiple roles as needed.
As a Mechanical Engineer, this role will join Interlune’s fluid systems team and be responsible for the physical design, development, and implementation of the critical hardware that will make space resource utilization possible. This position would be full time in either Seattle, WA or Houston, TX.
Applicants from all industries are welcome, with particular emphasis in complex, multi-disciplinary system development. Familiarity with and prior experience in the space, oil and gas, construction, or mining industry are valuable but not required.

Requirements

• B.S. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical subject area.
• 3+ years of design experience in the mechanical design of fluid and structural systems using a CAD software design package (e.g. Solidworks, NX, CATIA, or Creo) and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Experience designing hardware for cryogenic fluid systems.
• Practical hands-on experience with hardware assembly, integration, and testing.
• Familiarity with common manufacturing methods (machining, welding, hand and power tools, etc.).
• Ability to operate effectively with minimal direction, maintaining a high attention to detail and aspiration for technical excellence, and have a demonstrated track record of resourcefulness and success from previous work.

Nice To Haves

• M.S. or Ph.D.in Mechanical Engineering, or related technical subject area.
• Direct experience designing and operating cryogenic equipment (e.g. heat exchangers, vacuum chambers, valves, piping).
• Proficiency with FEA software (e.g., ANSYS Mechanical, NASTRAN, Abaqus) and fluid analysis tools.
• Familiarity with industry standards for pressure vessels (ASME BPVC) and piping (ASME B31.3).

Responsibilities

• Drive the detailed mechanical design of fluid system components and assemblies, including pumps, valves, tanks, tubing, and heat exchangers, through all lifecycle phases and demonstrate extreme ownership.
• Conduct analysis for sizing components including hand calcs and FEA
• Lead design reviews as system and subsystem designs are established and refined.
• Oversee the procurement, assembly, and integration of mechanical and fluid hardware.
• Develop and execute test plans to verify and validate system performance from the component level through to fully integrated system tests.
• Serve as a key design expert, collaborating with other subsystem teams to ensure seamless hardware integration and meet all mission requirements.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, short and long-term disability, and other benefits
• Flexible PTO policy with paid company holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level