Senior Valve Design Engineer I

El Segundo, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Please Note:To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations the applicant must be a U.S. citizen lawful permanent resident of the U.S. conditional resident asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

AtCesiumAstro we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites UAVs launch vehicles and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment which allows us to learn develop and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on interactive and autonomous work CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate collaborative energetic and forward-thinking individuals to join our team.

We are looking to add a Senior Valve Design Engineer I to our team. If you enjoy working in a startup environment and have experience in the design of the valves for different pneumo-hydraulic systems we would like to hear from you.

In this role you will be responsible for driving design decisions mentoring engineers and ensuring our vehicle systems meet performance reliability and safety standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in CAD systems CFD and FEA simulations combined with hands-on experience in experimental development and testing of all types of valves (inc. cryogenic).

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Design and develop a variety of valves including pneumoactuated electropneumatic electrohydraulic check valves throttles and regulators.
Own requirements definition architecture trades and system-level integration for assigned subsystems.
Perform CFD analyses to evaluate performance parameters such as pressure drops and hydraulic characteristics.
Conduct structural and thermal FEA simulations to ensure reliability and mechanical integrity under operating conditions.
Develop and execute test programs analyze experimental data and apply findings to optimize designs.
Collaborate across mechanical aerospace and controls engineering teams to deliver flight-ready hardware.

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering Aerospace Engineering or a related field.
4 years of industry experience in aerospace propulsion systems or related areas.
Hands-on proficiency in CAD tools (Siemens NX SolidWorks).
Strong expertise in Ansys CFX Fluent and Mechanical for simulation and analysis.
Demonstrated expertise in structural or mechanical design for flight hardware.
Experience in early-stage vehicle architecture and design trades.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

Prior experience designing cryogenic valves for liquid rocket engines or other rocket systems.
Practical experience in test bench setup and performance diagnostics.
Familiarity with aerospace safety and reliability practices.
Experience in a start-up or rapid development environment.

$110000 - $135000 a year

CesiumAstro considers several factors when extending an offer including but not limited to the role and associated responsibilities a candidates work experience education/training and key skills. Full-time employment offers include company stock options and a generous benefits package including health dental vision HSA FSA life disability and retirement plans.

CesiumAstro is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard torace color religion sex national origin disability protected Veteran Status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local law.

Please note: CesiumAstro does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to CesiumAstro team members will be considered property of CesiumAstro and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees.

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Required Experience:

Senior IC

Please Note:To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations the applicant must be a U.S. citizen lawful permanent resident of the U.S. conditional resident asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) or eligible to obtain the required...