Launch & Test Fluids Engineer — Hands-On Rocket Systems

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP is seeking a Launch & Test Engineer in New York to engage in hands-on tasks involving critical rocket launch systems. As a part of your role, you will analyze and design systems while ensuring effective project execution and communication with teams.

The ideal candidate possesses a Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, chemical, or aerospace engineering, along with at least one year of build or design experience. Team collaboration and quick problem solving are essential for success in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of hands-on build or design experience required.
• Experience with mechanical, fluids, or thermal design in an industrial setting preferred.
• Knowledge of high pressure and cryogenic fluid systems and FEA or CFD is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and build systems supporting rocket launches.
• Own projects from design to construction.
• Work with teams to solve real-world engineering problems.

Skills

Problem solving

Fluid systems

Mechanical design

CAD design

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, aerospace engineering

Tools

Stock CAD software

Instrumentation

Job description

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP is seeking a Launch & Test Engineer in New York to engage in hands-on tasks involving critical rocket launch systems. As a part of your role, you will analyze and design systems while ensuring effective project execution and communication with teams.

The ideal candidate possesses a Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, chemical, or aerospace engineering, along with at least one year of build or design experience. Team collaboration and quick problem solving are essential for success in this fast-paced environment.