Manufacturing Engineer - Fluid Systems
Core
Designing and manufacturing tube-bending and welding cells, tubing systems, and tooling for artificial-gravity, human-rated space stations.
Role type
Manufacturing Engineer (Fluid Systems)
Builds
Tube-bending and welding cells, tubing assemblies, and tooling for Haven-1 space station.
Domain
Aerospace / Space Station Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
tube bending, orbital tube welding (OTW), TIG welding, precision cleaning, tooling design, fluid systems design, pressure testing, root-cause analysis
Preferred skills
fluid systems troubleshooting, testing fluids components
Technologies
tube bending equipment, orbital tube welding systems, TIG welding setups
Responsibilities
Conceptualize and develop tube-bending and welding cells; create and maintain detailed manufacturing plans and assembly procedures; resolve manufacturing challenges through root-cause analysis; collaborate with design and integration engineers; develop efficient tooling solutions; partner with quality assurance to establish control processes; support day-to-day production of bent tubes and orbital tube welding.
Seniority
Mid-level IC (2+ years experience)