Principal Fluid Systems Engineer - Payloads
Core
Define and lead the development of first-of-its-kind electromechanical fluid handling hardware that manufactures pharmaceuticals in microgravity, endures hypersonic reentry, and returns to Earth for material extraction.
Role type
Principal Fluid Systems Engineer (Payloads)
Builds
Compact spacecraft-compatible hardware for in-orbit pharmaceutical processing
Domain
Aerospace / Space Manufacturing / Fluid Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Mechanical engineering, Fluid systems design, System architecture, Project leadership, Risk reduction analysis, Cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
In-space life support (ECLSS), Semiconductor/biotech process equipment, Aerospace environmental testing, Microgravity fluid behavior, cGMP principles
Technologies
Valves, pumps, pistons, manifolds, tubing, fittings, seals, filters, sensors, thermal control systems, Python, MATLAB, FEA
Responsibilities
Define requirements, architecture, and development plans for pharmaceutical manufacturing payloads; Establish fluid system design standards for component selection, sealing, contamination control, and thermal control; Lead project teams to develop precision fluid systems; Drive system-level analyses, trade studies, and risk reduction; Lead build and test campaigns for prototypes and flight hardware; Mentor senior and entry-level engineers
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic direction