Cryogenic Fluids Engineer for Space Systems Lab

Element Materials Technology; San Bernardino (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Element Materials Technology in San Bernardino is seeking Fluids Engineers to join a growing team, where you'll work hands-on with cryogenic and high-pressure fluid systems supporting aerospace and space industry customers.

The role spans design, testing, analysis, and documentation, with opportunities to read P&IDs, improve test cells, and collaborate with engineers, technicians, project teams, and clients. Compensation includes a $90,000–$130,000 salary plus a lab bonus target.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline.
• Understanding of fluid systems and the ability to work with technical drawings and engineering documentation.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a hands-on engineering mindset.
• Ability to learn quickly and work effectively in a collaborative testing environment.
• Experience with AutoCAD and/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 technical objectives and customer requirements are achieved.
• Read and work from P&IDs, plumbing diagrams, and other technical drawings.
• Support improvements to test cells, equipment, processes, and data collection.
• Partner directly with engineers, technicians, project teams, and customers.
• Develop technical reports, test documentation, and presentations.
• Help maintain safe testing environments involving high-pressure and cryogenic systems.

Skills

Fluid systems understanding

Hands-on engineering mindset

AutoCAD/SolidWorks

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Physics

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Element Materials Technology in San Bernardino is seeking Fluids Engineers to join a growing team, where you'll work hands-on with cryogenic and high-pressure fluid systems supporting aerospace and space industry customers.

The role spans design, testing, analysis, and documentation, with opportunities to read P&IDs, improve test cells, and collaborate with engineers, technicians, project teams, and clients. Compensation includes a $90,000–$130,000 salary plus a lab bonus target.