Fluid Systems Engineer — Launch & Test (Starship)

InvestedintheMission; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Launch & Test Engineer, Fluids (Starship) to design, build, and operate fluid systems for the world’s most ambitious rocket program. You’ll own end-to-end projects, collaborate with mechanical, propulsion, and test teams, and translate complex physics into reliable hardware and procedures.

You will work in a fast-paced development environment at Cape Canaveral, deploying high-pressure cryogenic fluids, performing sizing, analysis, fabrication support, and field

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, chemical, aerospace, or related field.
• 1+ years of hands-on build or design experience (internships count).
• Ability to work independently and in teams with clear communication.
• Experience with high-pressure or cryogenic fluid systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, design, and build systems that support rocket launches and testing.
• Cradle-to-grave ownership from design reviews to procurement and assembly.
• Design modular hardware for volume production at future sites.
• Apply fluid, thermal, and structural analysis to optimize components.
• Collaborate with technicians to iterate and troubleshoot field issues.
• Maintain rapid feedback loops to meet tight launch deadlines.

Skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Urgency in high-paced env

Problem solving under pressure

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related

Tools

NX CAD

FEA/CFD

P&ID / piping design

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Launch & Test Engineer, Fluids (Starship) to design, build, and operate fluid systems for the world’s most ambitious rocket program. You’ll own end-to-end projects, collaborate with mechanical, propulsion, and test teams, and translate complex physics into reliable hardware and procedures.

You will work in a fast-paced development environment at Cape Canaveral, deploying high-pressure cryogenic fluids, performing sizing, analysis, fabrication support, and field