Senior Fluid Systems Engineer, Electric Propulsion

Alameda, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 135000 - 165000

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Engineering

Job Summary

Details:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Fluid Systems Engineer to lead the design integration and sustainment of fluid systems for next-generation electric propulsion technologies. This role will serve as the technical owner for systems that handle high-pressure and supercritical propellants ensuring reliable performance and flight readiness of critical subsystems.

You will be responsible for fluid management hardware such as valves restrictors regulators pressure vessels and manifolds-driving system definition analysis and qualification testing through flight operations. This is a hands-on high-impact role with significant ownership and cross-functional collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

Act as the primary technical authority for fluid systems supporting electric propulsion thrusters from concept through flight operations
Design and develop high-pressure propellant distribution and regulation systems for noble gases and supercritical propellants
Specify evaluate and qualify solenoid valves seals regulators tubing and assemblies for extreme environments and long-duration spaceflight
Perform system-level modeling (flow thermal structural) to predict performance in operational scenarios
Develop and execute qualification and acceptance testing including proof leak flow characterization vibration and TVAC tests
Lead reliability efforts: FMEA fault-tree analysis root cause investigations and corrective actions
Collaborate across propulsion avionics module design and integration teams to ensure seamless system performance
Generate system specifications test plans/reports and documentation per aerospace standards and customer requirements

Compensation

Base salary range: $135000 - $165000 per year (Bay Area market range; excludes bonus and benefits)

Details:

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors or Masters degree in Mechanical Aerospace or related engineering discipline
6 years of experience in spacecraft or aerospace fluid systems engineering including propulsion feed systems
Expertise in noble gas and supercritical fluid handling for propulsion applications
Proven knowledge of solenoid valves regulators and sealing technologies for spaceflight hardware
Proficiency with CAD (NX preferred) and modeling tools (MATLAB Simulink ANSYS or equivalent)
Experience developing and executing qualification and acceptance test campaigns for flight hardware
Familiarity with aerospace quality and certification standards (NASA SMC MIL-STD ECSS or equivalent)
Strong leadership communication and system-level decision-making skills

Preferred Skills / Multipliers

Direct experience with electric propulsion systems (Hall-effect thrusters ion thrusters advanced EP architectures)
Hands-on experience with hardware integration and ground support equipment
Background in cryogenic fluid systems high-pressure vessels or plasma propulsion environments
Familiarity with AFSPCMAN 91-710 range safety requirements for pressurized systems

Other Requirements

Must meet ITAR/EAR compliance as a U.S. Person (citizen permanent resident refugee or asylee) or be eligible for licensing
Subject to background checks and if applicable government contract clearance
Applicants in San Francisco will be considered consistent with the Fair Chance Ordinance

Required Experience:

Senior IC

Details:We are seeking an experienced Senior Fluid Systems Engineer to lead the design integration and sustainment of fluid systems for next-generation electric propulsion technologies. This role will serve as the technical owner for systems that handle high-pressure and supercritical propellants en...

Details:

Key Responsibilities

Act as the primary technical authority for fluid systems supporting electric propulsion thrusters from concept through flight operations
Design and develop high-pressure propellant distribution and regulation systems for noble gases and supercritical propellants
Specify evaluate and qualify solenoid valves seals regulators tubing and assemblies for extreme environments and long-duration spaceflight
Perform system-level modeling (flow thermal structural) to predict performance in operational scenarios
Develop and execute qualification and acceptance testing including proof leak flow characterization vibration and TVAC tests
Lead reliability efforts: FMEA fault-tree analysis root cause investigations and corrective actions
Collaborate across propulsion avionics module design and integration teams to ensure seamless system performance
Generate system specifications test plans/reports and documentation per aerospace standards and customer requirements

Compensation

Base salary range: $135000 - $165000 per year (Bay Area market range; excludes bonus and benefits)

Details:

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors or Masters degree in Mechanical Aerospace or related engineering discipline
6 years of experience in spacecraft or aerospace fluid systems engineering including propulsion feed systems
Expertise in noble gas and supercritical fluid handling for propulsion applications
Proven knowledge of solenoid valves regulators and sealing technologies for spaceflight hardware
Proficiency with CAD (NX preferred) and modeling tools (MATLAB Simulink ANSYS or equivalent)
Experience developing and executing qualification and acceptance test campaigns for flight hardware
Familiarity with aerospace quality and certification standards (NASA SMC MIL-STD ECSS or equivalent)
Strong leadership communication and system-level decision-making skills

Preferred Skills / Multipliers

Direct experience with electric propulsion systems (Hall-effect thrusters ion thrusters advanced EP architectures)
Hands-on experience with hardware integration and ground support equipment
Background in cryogenic fluid systems high-pressure vessels or plasma propulsion environments
Familiarity with AFSPCMAN 91-710 range safety requirements for pressurized systems

Other Requirements

Must meet ITAR/EAR compliance as a U.S. Person (citizen permanent resident refugee or asylee) or be eligible for licensing
Subject to background checks and if applicable government contract clearance
Applicants in San Francisco will be considered consistent with the Fair Chance Ordinance

Required Experience:

Senior IC