Fluids GSE Design Engineer II

Acara Solutions, Inc.; Bertram (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Acara Solutions in Briggs, TX is seeking a Fluids Ground Support Equipment (FGSE) Design Engineer. The role focuses on designing ground fluid systems for launch-related facilities, developing P&IDs, sizing, component specs, and safety equipment.

You will oversee fabrication, installation, and operation, coordinating with technicians and planning work. Ideal candidates have a mechanical or aerospace background with 2+ years in fluid systems, pneumatics, hydraulics or HVAC, and strong CAD

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace engineering.
• 2+ years in incompressible and compressible fluid system design.
• 2+ years in a professional setting with fluid systems, pneumatics, hydraulics, or HVAC in design/assembly/test/ops.

Responsibilities

• Design ground fluid systems with P&IDs, tube/pipe sizing for cryogenic, multiphase, compressible and incompressible fluids; select components and safety equipment.
• Manage fabrication, installation, checkout and operation of these systems.
• Coordinate with GSE technician team; provide drawings, work instructions and scheduling.

Skills

Fluids design

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

HVAC systems

Cryogenic fluid design

Multiphase fluids

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX/Teamcenter

Job description

Location: Briggs, TX

Employment Type: Direct Hire

Compensation: $100,000-$130,000/year.

Schedule: 40 hrs/Week.

About the Opportunity

• As a Fluids Ground Support Equipment (FGSE) Design Engineer, you will have the opportunity to leverage your creative background and expertise to help develop the client's next generation of launch sites, test stands, and production equipment supporting the client's entire fleet of launch vehicles and spacecraft.
• You will work in small collaborative groups on fluid system design, installation, maintenance, and operation across our various facilities.
• This work includes preliminary and detailed design, installation, startup support, system baselining, performance analysis, and recommending upgrades.

What You'll Do

• Design of ground fluid systems includes developing P&IDs, tube & pipe sizing calculations for cryogenic, multiphase, compressible & incompressible fluids, valve/fitting/component specification and selection, design for critical safety equipment, basic control philosophy for system modifications, pipe & equipment coating & insulation specification, and more.
• Manage the fabrication, installation, checkout, and operation of these systems.
• Coordinate & plan fabrication/construction with GSE technician team, including but not limited to:
  • Providing P&IDs and dimensional drawings for systems.
  • Generating drawings and work instructions.
  • Planning/scheduling upcoming work.
  • Consideration of technician feedback in the design phase.
  • Provide on-the-ground support and direction to build teams.
• Coordinate with and perform work according to policy, procedures, and specifications established by the Ground Support Equipment design team.
• Maintain a high level of understanding of relevant requirements, engineering codes, and piping standards, including launch range requirements and ASME B31.1, ASME B31.3, ANSI, API, and applicable NFPA standards.
• Participate in and lead internal design reviews and operations readiness reviews, as well as represent the client during external design reviews.
• Perform activation testing of your systems, including determining test objectives, test requirements, detailed procedure writing with a focus on safety, executing test plans and procedures, and working with other teams as necessary.
• Maintain and upgrade fluid systems as necessary, including crafting preventative maintenance plans for systems & equipment.
• Troubleshoot fluid systems for nonconformances, using the company's nonconformance reporting system to engineering instructions, dispositions, and work steps.

Why This Opportunity is Exciting

This role offers the opportunity to join a company that prioritizes both people and performance-where your contributions directly impact client success while providing you with room to grow and develop professionally.

About AcaraSolutions

Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider- we help companies compete for talent. With experience across industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and design talent solutions that deliver the business outcomes they want. We draw on decades of experience to provide contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

Job Requirements

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering.
• 2+ years of experience in both incompressible and compressible fluid system design.
• 2+ years of experience in a professional setting outside the classroom with fluid systems, pneumatics, hydraulics, or HVAC systems in a design, assembly, test, or operations capacity.

What Sets You Apart

• Good understanding of first principles in fluids, heat transfer, and thermodynamics.
• Able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment.
• Ability to self-motivate and take the initiative to ensure your systems are functional and operating at peak performance.
• Willingness and enthusiasm to take extreme ownership over a large or complex system.
• Capable of balancing detailed design tasks with higher-level project management style tasks, including budgeting, scheduling, and communications.
• Capacity to organize, communicate, and lead in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Cryogenic system design and operational experience.
• Experience in an aerospace, R&D, or oil & gas environment.
• Experience or familiarity with building or operating distributed control systems (instrumentation, data acquisition, DCS, SCADA).
• Good 3D CAD experience in Siemens NX/Teamcenter
• Experience developing test and operational procedures.
• Familiarity with ASME, NASA, and SSCMAN standards related to fluid system design.
• Hands-on experience building, troubleshooting, and operating complex fluid or mechanical systems.
• Direct experience with design and build of ground systems (GSE) or related fluid systems including, but not limited to test environments, fluid or gas conditioning/storage, manufacturing processes, and compressible gases.

Additional Information

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check.
• Travel to test and launch sites, as needed, to support the company objective.
• Willingness to travel in support of GSE build and activation 30% of the time.

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