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SpaceX · 2 months ago

Sr. Fluids Engineer (Starship)

Starbase, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

SpaceX is a company focused on enabling human life on Mars through advanced space technologies. They are seeking a Sr. Fluids Engineer to develop automated fluids systems for high-rate production vehicle performance validation testing, as well as provide technical support for critical vehicle tests and operations.

Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Design, build, and deploy automated / manual fluids systems to support high-rate production vehicle performance validation testing

Design, build, and deploy simple data acquisition and control systems for control and monitoring

Own full integration, validation, and handoff to production of each test system at each deployed production cell

Perform detailed fluids analysis to characterize and troubleshoot expected design performance

Work closely with our in-house build shop to develop and own the scaling of the manufacturing line for your system

Support critical vehicle test campaigns & operations, provide troubleshooting and technical support

Develop and maintain detailed timelines to capture and communicate project progress

Make high-value decisions on the fly, use feedback to continuously iterate and develop both product and process

Support critical vehicle tests & operations, provide troubleshooting and technical support

Develop build, maintenance, and upgrade plans for new and existing equipment to maximize up-time

Qualification

Aerospace engineeringMechanical engineeringFluid system designGD&T conceptsSiemens NXTeamcenter CADElectrical schematic designTeamworkProblem-solvingHands-on experience

Required

Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, manufacturing engineering, mechanical engineering, or other technical discipline

5+ year's of experience in a hands-on project with mechanical/electrical systems

Ability to perform job duties that require standing, kneeling, crouching, twisting upper body, working in cramped positions in small openings and climbing hand over hand

Typically exposed to work in outdoor environments – heat, cold, rain

Schedule varies depending on site operational needs; must be willing to work extended hours and/or weekends as business needs require

Flexibility to travel to other SpaceX sites

Stand: Up to 3 hours per day

Sit: Up to 6 hours per day

Push/Pull: Up to 50lbs. (unassisted) Up to 15 minutes per day

Overhead reach: Up to 3 hours per day

Walk: Up to 3 hours per day

Lift/Carry: Up to 25lbs. (unassisted) Up to 15 minutes per day

Climb (ladder/stairs): Up to 1 hour per day

Ability to work in temperatures over 80 degrees: up to 30 minutes per day

Candidate must be capable of safely working at heights (up to 500ft), in confined spaces, using an air purifying respirator, and performing the physical requirements of the job listed in the job description

Candidate may be required to complete a pre-employment questionnaire and/or physical to confirm these capabilities, which may include a medical history review

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State