SpaceX The Sr. Fluids Engineer at SpaceX designs, builds, and deploys automated and manual fluids systems to support Starship production testing. The role involves fluids analysis, system integration, and supporting vehicle test campaigns.
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
Experience with mechanical design
Required
Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering, manufacturing engineering, mechanical engineering, or other technical discipline
Hands-on project experience with mechanical/electrical systems
Preferred
2+ years of manufacturing design experience
2+ years of professional experience in the field of aerospace/mechanical/ process engineering
2+ years of experience with GD&T concepts
2+ years of experience with industrial waste/wastewater/chemical processing
2+ years of experience with oil and gas operations or processing
Ability to work effectively in a team environment
Experience with mechanical design, including basic structures calculations and design considerations
