Ground System Fluid Mechanical Design Engineer | Mid - Senior Level
Core
Design and develop fluid and mechanical subsystems for ground test operations, specifically for propellant delivery, handling, and testing of rocket engines and space flight vehicles.
Role type
Senior IC mechanical/fluid systems design engineer
Builds
Ground test facilities, test stands, and fluid/mechanical systems for propulsion testing
Domain
Aerospace propulsion testing and ground systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
fluid mechanics principles, structural analysis, CAD software, engineering analysis tools, component selection for testing, industry standards compliance (ASME, IEST), build review, technical mentorship
Preferred skills
PTC Creo, AutoCAD, advanced fluid/structural analysis software, monopropellant/hypergolic propulsion systems, vacuum systems design, hazardous materials handling, quality assurance practices
Technologies
PTC Creo, AutoCAD, ASME B31.3, ASME BPVC, IEST-STD-CC1246
Responsibilities
Lead design and development of subsystems for ground test operations; Build and analyze fluid and mechanical systems for propellant delivery, handling, and testing; Review builds of entry-level engineers, providing technical guidance and mentorship; Implement test systems, including cryogenics, vacuum systems, and other hazardous commodities; Develop test requirements and procedures for safe operation with hazardous propellants; Perform complex technical analysis and make build decisions based on results
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC