Launch Pad Fluids Engineer for Space Launch Systems

United States Digital Space LLC; Vandenberg Air Force Base Launch Facility 02 (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

401(k) plan

Medical coverage

Discretionary bonuses

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC seeks a motivated Launch Pad Engineer, Fluid Systems (Falcon 9) to join the Vandenberg team. You will design, build, and test pad fluid systems, leading technicians to ensure safe, reliable operation during launch campaigns.

You will apply thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, and instrumentation knowledge to resolve issues, support design reviews, and interface with government agencies as needed. ITAR compliance and shift flexibility are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or physics.
• 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 (compressible, incompressible, cryogenic).
• Troubleshoot issues using heat transfer, thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, and instrumentation.
• Direct technicians for design, build, troubleshooting, and maintenance activities.

Skills

Control systems troubleshooting

Python programming

Data analysis

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical/ aerospace/ chemical engineering or physics

Tools

SOLIDWORKS

Siemens NX

Job description

United States Digital Space LLC seeks a motivated Launch Pad Engineer, Fluid Systems (Falcon 9) to join the Vandenberg team. You will design, build, and test pad fluid systems, leading technicians to ensure safe, reliable operation during launch campaigns.

You will apply thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, and instrumentation knowledge to resolve issues, support design reviews, and interface with government agencies as needed. ITAR compliance and shift flexibility are required.