Launch Pad Fluid Systems Engineer - Lead, High-Impact Rocket

Spacex; Vandenberg Air Force Base Launch Facility 02 (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Launch Pad Engineer specializing in fluid systems for Falcon 9/Heavy at Vandenberg. You will own pad fluid systems from design through activation, lead technicians on-site, and interface with government agencies for certification packages.

The role requires a strong background in fluid systems, controls, and instrumentation, along with hands-on experience at a rocket launch/test facility. Occasional travel and weekend shifts are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, chemical engineering or related field.
• 1+ years of experience with fluid, mechanical, or low-voltage electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the responsible engineer for one or multiple launch pad fluid systems including compressible, incompressible, and/or cryogenic fluid systems.
• Troubleshoot issues using heat transfer, thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, controls and instrumentation.
• Lead a technician workforce through design, build, troubleshooting, maintenance, upgrades and procedures.
• Contribute to development and improvement of functional automation for the fluid systems.
• Identify and implement upgrades to pad hardware, software and procedures; drive continuous improvement.
• Serve as the lead engineer for the pad during design, construction and activation.
• Present certification data and engineering information to NASA, US Space Force and others.
• Cover one weekend shift per month.

Skills

Fluid systems

Thermodynamics

Controls & instrumentation

Team leadership

Documentation & communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

SOLIDWORKS

Siemens NX

Python

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Launch Pad Engineer specializing in fluid systems for Falcon 9/Heavy at Vandenberg. You will own pad fluid systems from design through activation, lead technicians on-site, and interface with government agencies for certification packages.

The role requires a strong background in fluid systems, controls, and instrumentation, along with hands-on experience at a rocket launch/test facility. Occasional travel and weekend shifts are expected.