Liquids Hardware Design Engineer II Verified today
About the role
You will work as part of the Lunar Permanence business unit to design, analyze, build, test, integrate, and operate fluids and propulsion subsystems for lunar mission vehicles. You will own the complete lifecycle of mission-critical hardware that directly enables lunar logistics and human exploration.
Key responsibilities
- Define fluids component requirements that meet system needs, negotiate interfaces, and evaluate in-house and vendor designs
- Conduct first-order analyses and generate component details for vehicle design reviews and integration forums
- Generate and release engineering drawings
- Work with supplier teams to identify, procure, and finalize design of materials and components
- Build, test, and deliver components to the vehicle
- Generate test and analysis reports following subsystem-specific test campaigns
- Provide complete component verification products
Required qualifications
- B.S. degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related field
- 2+ years of experience in aerospace propulsion and fluid analysis and piping design including process component selection and process fluid design architecture
- Familiarity with propulsion and fluid system components (valves, regulators, pumps for cryogenics, propellants, and other fluids)
- Ability to interpret and generate Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
- Ability to create fabrication and installation drawings with Creo Parametric
Desired qualifications
- Cryogenic fluids knowledge including testing
- Experience performing structural and fluid design and analysis of piping and tubing systems using tools such as ANSYS and Thermal Desktop
- Experience with Creo Parametric and Windchill
- Knowledge of standard installation and fabrication methods of piping systems (tube stock, fittings, connections, fasteners, welding)
- Advanced Engineering degree (Masters or PhD)
- Knowledge of ASME Y14.5 geometric dimensioning and tolerance
Work arrangements
- Relocation provided
- Occasional travel up to 25% of the time
- Interviews will include a technical assessment
Employment requirements
Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted as a refugee or granted asylum. Background check required for all positions.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and paid parental leave
- Short and long-term disability coverage
- 401(k) with company match up to 5%
- Education Support Program
- Stock options for regular employees (20+ hours/week)
- Paid time off: up to 4 weeks per year and up to 14 company-paid holidays
- Eligibility for performance bonuses (amounts and eligibility not guaranteed)