Senior Stage Fluids Engineer I
Core
Design, build, test, and review fluid systems (plumbing, valves, pressure vessels) for the Neutron launch vehicle to enable aircraft-like reusability and reliability.
Role type
Senior IC mechanical/fluids engineer (aerospace propulsion)
Builds
Neutron launch vehicle fluid network and components
Domain
Aerospace / Launch Vehicle Propulsion
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
fluid components design, DfM/DfAM, machining processes, welding processes, mechanical drafting, GD&T, structural analysis, requirements management, system integration, test qualification, tool development, process standardization, team mentorship
Preferred skills
cryogenic systems, oxygen/methane systems, Siemens NX, Teamcenter, AS9100 workflows, mass minimization strategies
Technologies
Siemens NX, Teamcenter, JIRA
Responsibilities
Design plumbing systems and secondary structures; analyze systems in harsh launch environments; model system behavior; test and qualify systems; integrate hardware into vehicle; review test data to optimize designs; collaborate with propulsion and structures teams; create analysis tools; set design and testing standards; mentor peers
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC