Satellite Fluid Systems Engineer – Propulsion & Test

Voiceflow; Burlingame (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Xona is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join the satellite hardware team in Burlingame, CA. You will design, build, and qualify fluid delivery and pressurized gas systems for space environments, owning the subsystem end‑to‑end from architecture to qualification testing and integration with the satellite bus.

You will work with structures, electrical, and software engineers to deliver flight‑qualified hardware.

Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
• 2–5 years of experience designing fluid or gas delivery systems, preferably in aerospace, semiconductor, or related industries.
• Experience with pressurized system design, leak detection, and proof or burst testing.
• Hands-on experience with solenoid valves, flow controllers, and pressure regulation hardware.
• Proficiency with CAD tools (SolidWorks or similar).
• Understanding of flow behavior across pressure regimes, including continuum and free molecular flow.
• Experience designing and executing qualification or acceptance test programs.
• Strong problem-solving ability and attention to detail.
• Ability to work onsite 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 (valves, transducers, filters, regulators, etc.) for spaceflight use.
• Develop and assemble ground testing infrastructure including enclosures and safety‑critical containment hardware for high‑pressure test operations.
• Specify and implement flow control logic, including valve sequencing, setpoint management, 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 and applicable regulations for pressurized system transport and operation.
• Own CAD models, drawings, and BOMs for fluid system assemblies.

Skills

SolidWorks

Fluid systems design

Leak testing

Flow control

Problem solving

On-site work Burlingame

Education

B.S. Mechanical Engineering

M.S. Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering

Tools

LabVIEW

Python

Job description

Xona is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join the satellite hardware team in Burlingame, CA. You will design, build, and qualify fluid delivery and pressurized gas systems for space environments, owning the subsystem end‑to‑end from architecture to qualification testing and integration with the satellite bus.

You will work with structures, electrical, and software engineers to deliver flight‑qualified hardware.