Facilities Mechanical Engineer - Fluid Systems for Space

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid parental leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join its construction team in Hawthorne, CA. In this role, you will be responsible for designing and analyzing advanced HVAC and fluid systems critical to manufacturing processes. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in engineering and at least 1 year of experience with fluid components. This position offers a competitive salary range of $100,000 to $135,000, plus comprehensive benefits and a chance to contribute to innovative space technologies.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of professional experience with fluid components like valves and pumps.
• Experience using data acquisition equipment and test instrumentation.
• Hands-on experience with liquid and gas handling systems.

Responsibilities

• Own and be the subject matter expert on fluid/HVAC components.
• Perform CAD modeling and design of HVAC systems.
• Conduct fluid analyses for pressure balance and component design.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.

Skills

CAD modeling

Fluid analysis

Hands-on experience with fluid handling systems

Experience with HVAC systems

NX or other CAD packages

Structural analysis methods

Ability to work independently

Education

Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline

Tools

Data acquisition equipment

Pressure transducers

Thermocouples

Job description

A leading aerospace company is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join its construction team in Hawthorne, CA. In this role, you will be responsible for designing and analyzing advanced HVAC and fluid systems critical to manufacturing processes. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in engineering and at least 1 year of experience with fluid components. This position offers a competitive salary range of $100,000 to $135,000, plus comprehensive benefits and a chance to contribute to innovative space technologies.