Launch Fluids Engineer — Cryogenic Systems

SpaceX; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Fluids Engineer in Launch Hardware Engineering to design, build, and activate fluid systems supporting launch pads, testing sites, and production facilities. Responsibilities include piping analysis, CAD modeling, and cross-disciplinary coordination to ensure robust system performance.

The role requires a BS in engineering and 1+ year of fluid systems experience, with travel and hands-on field work at SpaceX locations as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline.
• 1+ years of experience with fluid systems or process engineering.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and activate cryogenic, high pressure, oxygen-clean, hydraulic, or other fluid systems to support launch and processing of Starship and Superheavy Booster.
• Model piping assemblies using CAD software and perform piping stress analysis.
• Coordinate with engineers from other disciplines to establish a complete system design.
• Manage fabrication and installation of fluid systems and other construction projects at launch/test sites.

Skills

Fluid systems design

Piping stress analysis

CAD modeling

Systems integration

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

SOLIDWORKS

CAESAR II

Python

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Fluids Engineer in Launch Hardware Engineering to design, build, and activate fluid systems supporting launch pads, testing sites, and production facilities. Responsibilities include piping analysis, CAD modeling, and cross-disciplinary coordination to ensure robust system performance.

The role requires a BS in engineering and 1+ year of fluid systems experience, with travel and hands-on field work at SpaceX locations as needed.