Propulsion Plumbing Design & Fabrication Engineer

Craig-Technologies; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Craig Technologies is seeking a Propulsion Plumbing Design and Fabrication Engineer to join our team in Houston, TX. This role supports design, CAD routing, fabrication, and assembly of propulsion plumbing and associated ground and flight hardware, with emphasis on deep-space propulsion builds.

You will generate manufacturing drawings, develop welding fixtures, and provide technical oversight of fabrication and integration activities in a clean-room environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering.
• Relevant experience with CAD-based mechanical design, fluid routing, and drawing creation.
• Experience with orbital welding processes or inspection is preferred.
• Familiarity with aerospace manufacturing workflows and build records.

Responsibilities

• Design and route propulsion plumbing, including high‑pressure tubing and fluid interfaces.
• Generate CAD models and detailed manufacturing drawings for flight hardware.
• Develop welding fixtures and clean-room orbital welding procedures.
• Provide engineering oversight of fabrication, orbital tube welding, and assembly for flight hardware.
• Assist with propulsion system assembly, leak checks, and ground/flight testing.
• Evaluate fluid lines for proper insulation and routing to prevent freezing or vapor‑locking.
• Support anomaly resolution and material compatibility reviews.
• Contribute to propulsion system builds and launch operations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

CAD-based mechanical design

High-pressure fluid systems

Orbital welding experience

Aerospace manufacturing workflows

Education

Bachelor’s degree with >2 years experience

Master’s degree

Tools

CREO

SolidWorks

Job description

Craig Technologies is seeking a Propulsion Plumbing Design and Fabrication Engineer to join our team in Houston, TX. This role supports design, CAD routing, fabrication, and assembly of propulsion plumbing and associated ground and flight hardware, with emphasis on deep-space propulsion builds.

You will generate manufacturing drawings, develop welding fixtures, and provide technical oversight of fabrication and integration activities in a clean-room environment.