CareerPlan

Fluid Systems & Propulsion Engineer I – Early Career (2026 starts)

Greater Seattle Area, USFull-time$81k–$114k2026-08-12 → 2026-11-11
Based in United StatesCitizens or permanent residents only

Core

Design, analysis, and test of fluid components, propulsion systems, and mechanical systems for reusable space vehicles.

Role type

Early career fluid systems and propulsion engineer

Builds

Reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems

Domain

Aerospace propulsion and fluid mechanics

Required skills

Fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, structural analysis, materials integration, manufacturing processes, systems testing, operations, systems engineering

Preferred skills

GD&T (ASME Y14.5), 3D CAD, Finite Element Analysis (FEA), low-pressure fluid systems, valves, manifolds, fittings, tubing, seals, heat transfer analysis, safety assessment of pressurized test hardware, machining, building and maintaining mechanical systems

Technologies

3D CAD Programs, FEA tools

Responsibilities

Design, analyze, and test fluid components and systems; integrate materials and processes; support manufacturing, systems test, operations, and systems engineering

Seniority

Junior, early career