Lead Launch Pad Fluid Systems Engineer

Starlink; Florida; On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX in Cape Canaveral, FL is seeking a Launch Pad Engineer to join the Fluid Systems team. You will oversee one or more launch pad fluid systems including cryogenic and pressurized lines, ensuring safety and reliability during all launch operations.

The role requires hands-on engineering, collaboration with technicians, and interface with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot, upgrade, and automate system performance for Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline (mechanical, aerospace, chemical, physics, or computer science) as stated.
• 1+ years of professional experience with fluid, mechanical, or low voltage electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead one or more launch pad fluid systems engineering efforts across cryogenic and other fluid systems.
• Troubleshoot issues using heat transfer, thermodynamics, and fluid dynamics.
• Direct technicians to perform troubleshooting, maintenance, upgrades, and operations.
• Develop automation improvements for fluid system operations.
• Coordinate upgrades to hardware, software, and procedures across teams.
• Review post-launch data for your systems, both automated and manual.
• Serve as lead engineer on pads during refurbishment and launches.
• Present certification data to U.S. government agencies.

Skills

Heat transfer

Thermodynamics

Fluid dynamics

Controls

Instrumentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, chemical engineering, physics, computer science, or related engineering discipline

Tools

CAESAR II

SOLIDWORKS

Siemens NX

Python

Job description

SpaceX in Cape Canaveral, FL is seeking a Launch Pad Engineer to join the Fluid Systems team. You will oversee one or more launch pad fluid systems including cryogenic and pressurized lines, ensuring safety and reliability during all launch operations.

The role requires hands-on engineering, collaboration with technicians, and interface with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot, upgrade, and automate system performance for Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy programs.