Fluids Test Engineer
Core
Design, build, and commission fluid system ground support equipment (GSE) and test stands for artificial-gravity human-rated space stations.
Role type
Senior Integration Test Engineer (Fluid Systems)
Builds
Fluid system GSE, test stands, and high-pressure test infrastructure for space station modules.
Domain
Aerospace / Space Station Development / Fluid Dynamics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
fluid system integration, high-pressure testing, test plan development, root cause analysis, instrumentation design, CAD design, project scheduling, technical documentation, cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
ASME B31.3 compliance, closed-loop control systems, environmental testing (MIL STD 810G), DAQ hardware/software (NI PXI, cRIO), P&ID generation, structural design analysis, PLM systems (Teamcenter), version control (SVN, GIT)
Technologies
NI PXI, cRIO, cDAQ, Dewesoft, Beckhoff, Visio, Lucidchart, NX, Teamcenter, SVN, GIT, Smartsheet, MS Project, JIRA, Confluence
Responsibilities
Own design, build, and commissioning of fluid system GSE and test stands; Develop clear and robust test plans for on-vehicle checkouts, fluids, instrumentation, and high-pressure testing; Act as test director, providing status updates and leading handoff meetings; Conduct PDRs, CDRs, and TRRs before design and test execution; Produce professional documentation including mechanical, fluid, and instrumentation schematics; Document non-conformances and collaborate with quality team on root cause corrective actions.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities