Mechanical Engineer

Spaceline Technologies Inc.; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Spaceline Technologies is seeking a Mechanical Engineer in Washington State to design, analyze, and test fluids and structural components for aerospace, cryogenics, and defense projects. You will guide products from concept through fabrication, collaborating with technicians and engineers.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering and 1+ years of fluid/structure experience in a build environment, with CAD (SolidWorks) and ANSYS familiarity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering or related discipline.
• 1+ years of experience in fluid and structural system engineering in a build environment.

Responsibilities

• Design fluids and structural products using engineering fundamentals.
• Perform end-to-end analysis of fluid systems and size components.
• Create fluid system schematics, P&ID, and parts lists.
• Model fluid systems and structures in CAD (SolidWorks) and create fabrication drawings.
• Perform structural FEA using ANSYS.
• Analyze thermodynamic cycles for power and refrigeration.
• Author test and activation procedures for fluid and structural systems.
• Lead design reviews and present to staff and customers.
• Own projects from design through fabrication and test.
• Work with hand and power tools safely.
• Collaborate with technicians to build and test products.
• Support manufacturing, assembly, and testing.
• Collaborate with team on engineering solutions.
• Maintain a positive attitude in a small, nimble team.

Skills

Fluid and structural design

CAD (SolidWorks)

Finite element analysis

Thermodynamic analysis

Engineering documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

ANSYS

Job description

Spaceline Technologies is looking for a Mechanical Engineer to join our team in Washington State. Spaceline engineers and builds complex products for commercial and government customers including the aerospace, cryogenics, industrial gas, and defense sectors. If you are a builder who takes pride in seeing new products go from design to fabrication, we encourage you to apply.

MECHANICAL ENGINEER (FLUIDS AND STRUCTURES)

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Apply engineering fundamentals in the design of fluids and structural products.
• Perform end to end fluids and thermal analysis of fluid systems and size components.
• Create fluid system schematics, piping and instrumentation diagrams, and parts lists.
• Model fluid systems and structures in CAD and create fabrication drawings (Solid Works).
• Perform structural finite element analysis using ANSYS.
• Perform thermodynamic analysis of power and refrigeration cycles.
• Author test and activation procedures of fluid and structural systems.
• Author design reviews and present to Spaceline and external customer staff.
• End to end project ownership including design, analysis, procurement, fabrication, and test.
• Work with a variety of hand tools, power tools, and specialized equipment safely and effectively.
• Work directly with technicians to build and test Spaceline’s products.
• Perform a variety of related duties in support of manufacturing, assembly, and test of Spaceline’s products.
• Collaborate with other Spaceline team members on solutions.
• Maintain a positive attitude while working with a small nimble team in a high productivity environment.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering or other related disciplines.
• 1+ years of experience performing fluid and structural system engineering in a build environment.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience working with cryogenic fluids (LN2, LOX, LH2, LHe) and high pressure gases.
• Mechanical and electrical systems experience in an industrial environment.
• Ability to utilize power and hand tools and inspection equipment.
• Working knowledge of ASME Pressure Vessel and Process Piping code.
• Knowledge of hazardous system operations.
• Knowledge of manufacturing techniques including machining and welding.
• Previous CAD and ANSYS experience.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to lift heavy objects up to 25lbs. unassisted.
• Typically exposed to work in outdoor environments – heat, cold, rain.
• Willing to work extended hours and weekends, as needed.
• Travel to customer sites may be required, 10% of time.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Spaceline Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Spaceline is governed on the basis of merit, competence and personnel qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.