Cryogenic Fluids Engineer, Aerospace Test Lab

Element Materials Technology; California; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Element Materials Technology in San Bernardino, CA, is seeking a Fluids Engineer to design, develop, and support cryogenic and high-pressure fluid testing systems for aerospace applications. You will work hands-on in a specialized lab environment, with opportunities to impact test campaigns and data quality.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor's in mechanical/ aerospace engineering or physics, experience with fluid systems and CAD (AutoCAD/SolidWorks), and a practical, collaborative mindset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or related field.
• Understanding of fluid systems and ability to read technical drawings.
• Hands-on engineer with strong problem-solving and collaborative mindset.
• Experience with AutoCAD or SolidWorks is highly valuable.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and support cryogenic, hydrogen, and high-pressure fluid testing systems.
• Plan and execute testing involving fluid flow, pressure, thermal cycling, storage, and distribution systems.
• Analyze test results and ensure objectives and customer requirements are met.
• Read P&IDs, plumbing diagrams, and other technical drawings.
• Support improvements to test cells, equipment, processes, and data collection.
• Partner with engineers, technicians, project teams, and customers.
• Develop technical reports, test documentation, and presentations; ensure safe testing environments.

Skills

Fluid systems

Technical drawings

Hands-on engineering

Problem-solving

Collaborative testing

Python for test automation

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering or Physics

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Element Materials Technology in San Bernardino, CA, is seeking a Fluids Engineer to design, develop, and support cryogenic and high-pressure fluid testing systems for aerospace applications. You will work hands-on in a specialized lab environment, with opportunities to impact test campaigns and data quality.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor's in mechanical/ aerospace engineering or physics, experience with fluid systems and CAD (AutoCAD/SolidWorks), and a practical, collaborative mindset.