Fluid Systems Engineering
Core
Design, development, manufacturing, and integration of fluid systems for space stations and spacecraft, including environmental/thermal control and propulsion.
Role type
Senior IC fluid systems engineer (aerospace)
Builds
Pressurized hardware (tanks, valves, pumps, heat exchangers), fluid system assemblies, and ground support equipment for Haven Station and Vast Satellite.
Domain
Commercial space infrastructure, aerospace propulsion, life support systems
Required skills
Fluid system design and analysis, CAD (NX), hands-on fabrication and assembly, leak testing and pressure decay testing, root cause analysis, GD&T (ASME Y14.5), structural analysis (FEMAP/Nastran/ANSYS), pressurized hardware integration
Preferred skills
Flight hardware ownership, AN/MS/VCR fittings and brazing/welding, EP propellant feed systems, oxygen-clean hardware verification, PLM/MES systems, first article builds
Technologies
NX, Teamcenter, FEMAP, Nastran, ANSYS, ASME Y14.5
Responsibilities
Own design and delivery of fluid system hardware from concept to flight; perform fluid analyses and trade studies; design and develop pressurized hardware; execute build, assembly, and integration on the shop floor; support proof, leak, functional, and environmental testing; interface with power, thermal, GNC, and avionics teams; lead design reviews
Seniority
Mid-to-Senior, hands-on IC