Satellite Fluid Systems Engineer - Propulsion HighPressure

Xona Space; Burlingame (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Xona Space in Burlingame, CA seeks a Mechanical Engineer to design, build, and qualify fluid delivery and pressurized gas systems for satellite environments. You will own this subsystem end-to-end, from architecture to qualification testing, integrating with the satellite bus.

You will collaborate with structures, electrical, and software teams, performing hands-on mechanical design, testing, and process development across prototyping, spacecraft integration, and production.

Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• 2–5 years designing fluid or gas delivery systems.
• Experience with pressurized system design and leak testing.
• Hands-on with solenoid valves, flow controllers, and pressure regulation hardware.
• Proficient in CAD tools (SolidWorks or similar).
• Understanding of flow regimes (continuum and free molecular).
• Experience in qualification/acceptance test programs.
• Onsite work in Burlingame, CA.

Responsibilities

• Design and simulate fluid delivery systems spanning high pressure to free molecular flow regimes.
• Select, specify, and qualify fluid system components for spaceflight use.
• Develop and assemble ground testing infrastructure including enclosures for high‑pressure tests.
• Specify and implement flow control logic, valve sequencing, and fault protection.
• Develop and integrate automation software for ground test operations and system control.
• Write work instructions, test procedures, and assembly documentation for flight hardware.
• Ensure compliance with DOT certification standards for pressurized systems.
• Own CAD models, drawings, and BOMs for fluid system assemblies.

Skills

Fluid delivery systems

Pressurized system design

Ground testing

System integration

Problem solving

Education

B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Xona Space in Burlingame, CA seeks a Mechanical Engineer to design, build, and qualify fluid delivery and pressurized gas systems for satellite environments. You will own this subsystem end-to-end, from architecture to qualification testing, integrating with the satellite bus.

You will collaborate with structures, electrical, and software teams, performing hands-on mechanical design, testing, and process development across prototyping, spacecraft integration, and production.