Fluids Engineer

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Chemical, or related engineering field.
• 3+ years of experience designing fluid system hardware (valves, regulators, tanks, tubing, or fittings) for flight or high-performance applications.
• Experience with fluid system analysis: pressure drop, flow sizing, structural analysis of pressure vessels, or thermal-fluid modeling.
• Hands-on experience taking hardware from design through build and test.
• Proficiency with CAD tools (NX, CATIA, or SolidWorks) for detailed part and assembly design.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with launch vehicle or spacecraft propulsion fluid systems.
• Familiarity with cryogenic fluid handling, storage, and insulation systems.
• Experience designing or qualifying valves (solenoid, pneumatic, or mechanically actuated).
• Knowledge of material compatibility with common propellants (LOX, methane, hydrazine, NTO) and pressurants (helium, nitrogen).
• Experience with additive manufacturing or advanced fabrication methods for fluid components.
• Familiarity with relevant industry standards (AIAA, SAE, MIL-spec, ASME pressure vessel codes).
• Experience supporting propulsion hot-fire testing or vehicle fill/drain operations.

Compensation and Benefits

• The salary range for this position is $120,000 – $150,000 annually. The actual base salary offered will depend on factors such as job-related skills, experience, qualifications, and internal equity.
• Equity in Cowboy Space Corp.
• Employees and their eligible dependents may enroll in medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Paid time off
• 10 paid holidays per calendar year
• Paid parental leave
• Relocation assistance if applicable
• Daily lunch in the office and a fully stocked kitchen with beverages and snacks

ITAR Requirements

• Export Control Requirement: To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), applicants must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about ITAR here .

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