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Manager, Components Engineering (Valves)

Long Beach (CA)💼 Full-time💰 $160,000–$160,000🗓 2026-05-01 → 2026-07-31

Core

Lead a team of component design engineers to develop and qualify fluid control devices (valves) for the Terran R rocket, ensuring seamless integration with propulsion and stage systems.

Role type

Manager, Components Engineering (Valves)

Builds

Fluid control devices (cryogenic, pneumatic, proportional, solenoid valves) for rocket propulsion and stage systems

Domain

Aerospace / Rocketry / Fluid Mechanics

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Team leadership and management, Fluid control device design, Structural and thermal fluids analysis, Test plan development, High-volume manufacturing experience, CAD software proficiency, FEA and CFD analysis, GD&T knowledge

Preferred skills

Rocket development experience, Liquid propulsion engine component development, Cryogenic systems design, Powder bed additive manufacturing knowledge

Technologies

CAD software, FEA tools, CFD tools

Responsibilities

Manage a high-performing team of component design engineers aligned with program milestones, Define, scope, and schedule required actions to deliver qualified components, Establish design requirements aligned with program goals, Recruit, develop, and mentor engineers, Partner with Manufacturing and Supply Chain teams to produce parts at rate

Seniority

Manager, hands-on technical leadership

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