CareerPlan

Fluids Engineering Manager - Nova Stage 1 & 2

KentFull-time2026-05-05 → 2026-11-10
Citizens or permanent residents only

Core

Lead the design, development, and operations of fluids systems for reusable launch vehicle stages.

Role type

Fluids Engineering Manager

Builds

Nova's first and second stage launch vehicles

Domain

Aerospace / Rocket Propulsion

Required skills

compressible flow, thermodynamics, structures, control systems, cryogenics, instrumentation, P&ID management, analysis tools (ANSYS, Python, REFPROP, Excel, Matlab), fabrication and assembly

Preferred skills

none stated

Technologies

ANSYS, Python, REFPROP, Excel, Matlab

Responsibilities

Own the technical roadmap for stage fluids design; Lead execution of fluids designs from concept through release, build, testing, and operations; Hire, grow, and mentor a team of fluids engineers; Provide technical coaching in structures, fluids, thermodynamics, and rocket operations

Seniority

Manager, team leadership