Senior Fluidics Engineer - Lead Aerospace Propulsion

ORBION SPACE TECHNOLOGY INC; Houghton (MI); Presencial; USD 95.000 - 135.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Flexible schedule

Company paid health insurance

Relocation assistance

Paid time off

Descripción de la vacante

Orbion Space Technology Inc. in Houghton, MI, seeks a Senior Fluidics Engineer to lead fluid control systems for electric spacecraft propulsion. You will own and advance pressure and flow regulation products, mentor a small team, and drive sustaining and new development across thruster systems.

The role requires a BS in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering or Physics, 4+ years in production (prefer aerospace), and 2+ years with fluid systems. Travel (<5%) and collaboration across cross‑functional teams are essential.

Formación

• Must meet definition of US Person.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or related field.
• At least 4 years’ experience in a production environment (preferably in the aerospace arena).
• At least 2 years' experience with fluid systems or fluidics engineering.
• Willingness to travel occasionally (<5%).
• Ability to collaborate in a team setting and be an active individual contributor.
• Great communication skills and cross-functional teamwork.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and own project engineering and team leadership efforts by establishing plans, schedules, budgets, designs, and procedures.
• Formulate and implement fluid system development and investigation activities, including laboratory testing and data analysis.
• Plan and lead system requirement verification efforts and test campaigns, including but not limited to receiving inspections, acceptance tests, and qualification tests.
• Lead efforts with suppliers and manufacturing shops to source flight components, piece-parts, and sub-assemblies.
• Represent the company at technical conferences, trade shows, and other technical and sales functions.
• Support and mentor junior engineers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

Team leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Educación

Bachelors degree

Descripción del empleo

Orbion Space Technology Inc. in Houghton, MI, seeks a Senior Fluidics Engineer to lead fluid control systems for electric spacecraft propulsion. You will own and advance pressure and flow regulation products, mentor a small team, and drive sustaining and new development across thruster systems.

The role requires a BS in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering or Physics, 4+ years in production (prefer aerospace), and 2+ years with fluid systems. Travel (<5%) and collaboration across cross‑functional teams are essential.