Graduate Propulsion Engineer — Fluid Systems Innovator

United States Digital Space LLC; Starbase (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC in Starbase, TX invites applications for a December 2026 New Graduate Engineer, Propulsion, to help design and analyze fluid systems for Starship and Super Heavy vehicles. You will size systems, perform analyses, and support manufacturing from concept to flight hardware.

As a new graduate, you will engage with cross-functional teams on high-pressure gas storage, cryogenic fluid management, and thermal control systems, gaining hands-on CAD modeling, FEM, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, master's or PhD in engineering or physics.
• Graduating in 2026 or 2027.
• 1+ years of mechanical or fluids design/analysis/build experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform fluids system sizing analysis to determine basic system requirements
• Transform system requirements into hardware concepts and trade implementation and architecture options
• Design pressurized/unpressurized structures and parts; create original CAD models and prints
• Perform structural analysis of parts and components to ensure survivability
• Execute design for manufacturability changes to enhance production efficiency
• Drive the first builds of flight hardware and establish a production line with manufacturing team
• Coordinate and execute development, qualification, and acceptance testing of flight hardware
• Participate in design reviews internally and with suppliers and customers
• Partner with engineering and production teams to generate ideas, designs, and improvements for current and next-generation vehicles

Skills

Fluid dynamics

FEA modeling

Siemens NX

CAD modeling

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or physics

Graduating in 2026 or 2027

Master's or PhD in engineering/physics (preferred)

Tools

Siemens NX

FEA software

CAD packages

Job description

United States Digital Space LLC in Starbase, TX invites applications for a December 2026 New Graduate Engineer, Propulsion, to help design and analyze fluid systems for Starship and Super Heavy vehicles. You will size systems, perform analyses, and support manufacturing from concept to flight hardware.

As a new graduate, you will engage with cross-functional teams on high-pressure gas storage, cryogenic fluid management, and thermal control systems, gaining hands-on CAD modeling, FEM, and