Fluids Engineer, Launch Hardware Engineering

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design, build, and activate cryogenic, high pressure, oxygen-clean, hydraulic, or other fluid systems to support the launch and processing of Starship and Superheavy Booster
• Utilize knowledge of thermodynamics, fluid flow, and control theory to design and analyze launch and production fluids systems
• Model piping assemblies using CAD software and perform piping stress analysis
• Read and develop detailed piping and instrumentation diagrams of complex fluids systems
• Select components, such as valves, pumps, piping, tanks, and filters, and provide detailed specifications for their purchase
• Coordinate with engineers from other disciplines (civil, structural, electrical, controls, etc) to establish a complete system design
• Manage the fabrication and installation of fluid systems and other construction projects occurring at the launch and test sites, hands-on in the field, alongside skilled technician teams
• Perform planning, analysis, and troubleshooting of system performance during real-time activation operations and post-test data reviews
• Work closely with operations teams to ensure system design is well-understood and easy to operate long term
• Provide innovative solutions to problems under minimal supervision or direction
• BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
• 1+ years of experience with fluid systems or process engineering
• PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
• Master’s degree in mechanical, aerospace or chemical engineering
• 5+ years of hands-on experience working with cryogenic fluid systems in a professional setting or outside the classroom project team
• Demonstrated expertise in the design, build, and operation of pressurized fluid systems per ASME B31, ASME B&PV Code Section VIII, AFSPCMAN 91-710, or other applicable standards
• Experience using Siemens NX, SOLIDWORKS, or similar CAD software
• Experience using CAESAR II or similar pipe stress analysis programs
• Experience using python or other programming languages for data review and analysis