Mechanical Engineer, Fluid Systems (Design & Build)
Core
Design, build, and maintain fluid and mechanical systems for testing high-volume rocket engines and flight vehicles.
Role type
Mechanical Engineer (Design & Build)
Builds
Test cradles, fluid systems, and mechanical components for rocket engines and vehicles
Domain
Aerospace propulsion and test infrastructure
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
fluid systems design, structural systems design, mechanical systems design, CAD modeling, FEA analysis, CFD analysis, piping design, pressure vessel design, fabrication techniques, instrumentation, troubleshooting, hand calculations
Preferred skills
machining, welding, Siemens NX, ASME code compliance, complex modeling
Technologies
Siemens NX, FEA, CFD
Responsibilities
Analyze, design, and build systems supporting testing of integrated flight vehicles and rocket engines; drive cradle-to-grave ownership of engineering projects; work directly with technicians to build designs and fix real-world problems; maintain feedback loops with test operations to alter plans for tight deadlines; operate and troubleshoot equipment to achieve testing objectives; evaluate complex engineering needs and arrive at solutions for impractical problems; take a hands-on approach to tackling rapidly-emerging field projects
Seniority
Entry-level to very experienced