Launch Pad Engineer, Fluid Systems Verified today
Launch Pad Engineer, Fluid Systems
SpaceX is seeking an engineer to join the Launch Pad Engineering Team in Cape Canaveral, FL. You will develop solutions for launch pad operations, maximizing efficiency without sacrificing safety or reliability.
You will ensure all launch pad ground support equipment is properly inspected, configured, and tested to support Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy interface requirements. During integrated launch operations, you will lead a team of technicians through operational procedures to achieve successful, on-time launches.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the responsible engineer for one or multiple launch pad fluid systems including compressible, incompressible, and cryogenic systems
- Utilize knowledge of heat transfer, thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, controls, and instrumentation to troubleshoot issues in launch pad systems
- Work with and direct a skilled technician workforce to carry out troubleshooting, maintenance, upgrades, and operational procedures
- Contribute to development and improvement of functional automation for your assigned fluid systems
- Identify and implement upgrades to launch pad hardware, software, and procedures; drive continuous improvement by interfacing with teams across SpaceX
- Develop and perform post-launch data review for assigned systems, both automated and manual
- Serve as lead engineer for the pads during refurbishment and launch operations
- Represent SpaceX by presenting certification packages and engineering data to U.S. government agencies
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, chemical engineering, physics, computer science, or other engineering discipline
- 1 or more years of professional experience working with fluid, mechanical, or low voltage electrical systems
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Experience working at a rocket launch or test facility and supporting launch or test campaigns
- Experience using and troubleshooting control systems for remote operations and instrumentation feedback
- Experience using CAESAR II or similar pipe stress analysis programs
- Experience using SOLIDWORKS, Siemens NX, or similar CAD software
- Experience using Python or other programming languages for data review and analysis
- Experience testing and operating with hazardous systems (high pressure, high energy, hazardous gases and fluids)
- Familiarity with instrumentation and control components (pressure transducers, thermocouples, RTDs, strain gauges, accelerometers, flow meters, load cells, relays, solenoid, pneumatic valves)
- Knowledge of engineering standards such as ASME B31.3, ASME BPV Code Section VIII, and AFSPCMAN 91-710
- Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment
- Strong communication and presentation skills
Additional Requirements
- Ability to work weekends and night shifts as needed
- Ability to travel to other launch sites in support of operational activities and launches; travel requirement up to 15%
- Ability to pass Air Force background checks for Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg
- Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, Refugee under 8 U.S.C. section 1157, or Asylee under 8 U.S.C. section 1158, or be eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State