Fluid Systems Design Engineer II – Upper Stage Development

Jobtailor; Van Horn (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a mechanical/aerospace engineer to design fluid subsystems for aerospace applications. You will own development, acceptance, and qualification testing, and work with components such as valves, regulators, and pressure vessels.

Proficiency in Creo and ANSYS is required, with GD&T expertise and strong testing capabilities. The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, risk management, and delivery of well-documented analyses and drawings per ASME Y14.5 standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering or equivalent.
• 3+ years of professional engineering experience with complex fluid systems.
• Experience with spacecraft or launch vehicle fluid system component design.
• Experience with aircraft/spacecraft/launch vehicles in detail design of aerospace fluid systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and route complex fluid subsystems (pressurization, pneumatics, propellant utilization).
• Create and own development, acceptance, and qualification test activities for hardware.
• Work with fluid components (valves, regulators, vessels, instrumentation).
• Coordinate cross-group integration and resolve issues while managing risk.
• Utilize 3D CAD (Creo) and FEA (ANSYS) for designs and analyses.
• Deliver designs per ASME Y14.5 GD&T standards with clear reports.
• Coordinate test readiness, fixtures, materials procurement, and test setup.
• Work independently to develop approaches and solutions.

Skills

Fluid component design

GD&T proficiency

Project management

Independent work

Problem solving

Fluid systems engineering

Test instrumentation utilization

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering

Tools

Creo

ANSYS

ASME Y14.5 GD&T

Job description

• Design fluid component hardware to meet cost, performance, and schedule constraints.
• Design and route complex fluid subsystems (i.e., pressurization, pneumatics, propellant utilization)
• Create and own the development, acceptance, and qualification test activities for your hardware.
• Work with fluid components (i.e., solenoid valves, pneumatic valves, regulators, pressure vessels and instrumentation)
• Work closely with other groups to ensure your systems work together, resolving issues at an accelerated pace while managing risk
• Good project management skills are vital, including supplier management, scheduling, and production interfacing.
• Work with 3D CAD programs (Creo preferred) and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) programs (ANSYS Preferred)
• Deliver completed designs using best draft practicing per ASME Y14.5 GD&T standards along with clear and well documented analysis reports
• Coordinate test readiness and execution, including test fixturing design, work order management, materials procurement, test setup and configuration, instrumentation, and manufacturing coordination
• Work independently to determine and develop approaches to solutions

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or equivalent
• 3+ years of professional engineering experience with complex fluid systems
• Demonstrated experience with spacecraft or launch vehicle fluid system component design
• Experience with aircraft, spacecraft, or launch vehicles in the detail design of aerospace or equivalent type fluid systems and components
• Solid understanding of fluid components such as valves, tubing, pressurized hardware, flex elements, seals, and fittings
• Proficiency in crafting engineering drawings with GD&T (ASME Y14.5)
• Knowledge of fabrication, integration processes and quality control relative to tubes/piping, machined components, and welded hardware
• Working knowledge of material properties and treatments
• Experience diagnosing and fixing fluids hardware
• Ability to utilize test instrumentation and control components: pressure transducers, thermocouples, RTDs, strain gauges, accelerometers, flow meters, load cells, relays, solenoid valves, etc.
• Direct experience executing production or qualification tests with emphasis on mechanical, structural, or fluid systems
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in designing and analyzing complex fluid systems, with a strong focus on GD&T standards and test execution. Proficient in project management and collaboration across engineering teams to ensure successful integration and performance of fluid components.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Fluid Component Design
• GD&T Proficiency
• 3D CAD (Creo)
• Finite Element Analysis (ANSYS)
• Project Management

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Fluid Systems Engineering
• Engineering Drawings
• Test Instrumentation Utilization
• Mechanical Testing
• Fluid Hardware Diagnosis

Soft Skills

• Relationship Building
• Problem Solving
• Independent Work

Industry Keywords

• Aerospace Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• ASME Y14.5
• Fluid Subsystems
• Spacecraft Design

Tools & Technologies

• 3D CAD Programs
• Finite Element Analysis Software
• Test Instrumentation