Vehicle Fluids Hardware Development Engineer I
About The Position
In this role, you will be responsible for the hardware design and implementation of that hardware into vehicle fluid systems, ensuring a reliable and efficient operation of our Terran R launch vehicle. Your primary tasks will be focused on: Vehicle Fluids Hardware Development Engineers are responsible for taking the vehicle hardware from paper designs to highly reliable, high-performance hardware. This role requires deep engagement with both the design and production teams to ensure our designs are readily manufacturable, and our manufacturing processes are reliable and production ready. You will also be responsible for developing new manufacturing processes to improve the Terran-R vehicle. You should have strong engineering fundamentals as well as a knowledge of aerospace manufacturing techniques to be an effective Hardware Development Engineer. The role demands close interaction with propulsion hardware, including defining build procedures and hands-on build and integration of hardware.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a science, engineering, technology, or mathematics field
- Hands-on hardware experience with fluid and/or mechanical systems
- Demonstrated drive to deliver on ambitious schedules, especially if unconventional & creative solutions are necessary to do so
- 1+ years of related experience (full time, internships or projects)
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of aerospace manufacturing techniques
Responsibilities
- Develop manufacturing processes, new techniques, and tools to enable high-rate productions and increase engine performance
- Work hand-in-hand with the design and analysis teams to simplify our propulsion systems
- Participate in design reviews and lead design for manufacturing (DFM) initiatives
- Design test set-ups, coordinate and execute development, qualification, and acceptance testing of systems, and conduct data reviews
- Participate in test failure investigations and implement corrective actions
- Design, analyze, and procure tooling for piece part manufacturing and system testing
- Create and maintain development build and test schedules
Benefits
- Competitive salary and equity
- Generous PTO and sick leave policy
- Parental leave
- Annual learning and development stipend
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
