Propulsion Plumbing Design Engineer – Flight Hardware

Craig Technical Consulting, Inc.; Merritt Island, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Craig Technologies in Merritt Island, FL (and Houston, TX) seeks a Propulsion Plumbing Design and Fabrication Engineer to design plumbing, route fluid lines, generate CAD models, and support welding and assembly for ground and flight hardware.

The role requires CAD proficiency (CREO/SolidWorks), experience with high-pressure systems, and hands-on work in labs or clean rooms. Eligible candidates should have a mechanical/aerospace degree and related experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering required; 0–2 years for junior, 2+ years for engineer in relevant fields.
• Strong CAD-based mechanical design, fluid routing, and detailing experience with formal fabrication drawings.
• Working knowledge of high-pressure fluid or spacecraft pressure systems (tubing, regulators, fittings).
• Experience with orbital tube welding processes, procedures or weld inspection techniques.
• Familiarity with aerospace manufacturing workflows, quality travelers, material certifications, or build records.

Responsibilities

• Design and route spacecraft propulsion plumbing including high‑pressure tubing, fittings, isolators, brackets, and interfaces.
• Generate and maintain CAD models, manufacturing drawings, and build documentation for flight hardware.
• Develop welding fixtures and support orbital welding procedures and inspection practices.
• Provide engineering oversight of fabrication, welding, and assembly for flight hardware.
• Assist with propulsion system assembly, leak checks, and ground/flight integration.
• Evaluate fluid lines for thermal insulation and routing to prevent freezing or vapor-lock in extreme environments.
• Support anomaly resolution, material reviews, and rework activities.
• Contribute to propulsion system builds, test setups, and launch operations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Hands-on lab work

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Aerospace Engineering

Tools

CREO

SolidWorks

Job description

Craig Technologies in Merritt Island, FL (and Houston, TX) seeks a Propulsion Plumbing Design and Fabrication Engineer to design plumbing, route fluid lines, generate CAD models, and support welding and assembly for ground and flight hardware.

The role requires CAD proficiency (CREO/SolidWorks), experience with high-pressure systems, and hands-on work in labs or clean rooms. Eligible candidates should have a mechanical/aerospace degree and related experience.