Senior Fluids Systems Engineer, Solar Cell Manufacturing

InvestedintheMission; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Sr. Fluids Systems Engineer for the Solar Cell Factory (Starlink) to design, build, and optimize fluid systems delivering gases and chemicals in solar cell fabrication.

You will lead cradle-to-grave projects, ensure safety, and collaborate across teams to enable high-yield production. The role requires 5+ years of fluids design experience, familiarity with hazardous materials, and proficiency with CAD tools and CFD software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, chemical, or aerospace engineering.
• 5+ years fluids systems design experience.
• Experience with gases or hazardous chemicals in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Design and activate fluid systems for gas and chemical delivery in solar cell processes.
• Own projects from requirements through commissioning and handover.
• Ensure safety, hazard analyses, and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with process engineers to optimize delivery rates and purity.

Skills

Fluids systems design

Hazard analysis

P&ID development

Fluid dynamics

CAD tools

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Safety protocols

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical/chemical/aerospace engineering

Tools

ANSYS Fluent

Pipe-Flo

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Sr. Fluids Systems Engineer for the Solar Cell Factory (Starlink) to design, build, and optimize fluid systems delivering gases and chemicals in solar cell fabrication.

You will lead cradle-to-grave projects, ensure safety, and collaborate across teams to enable high-yield production. The role requires 5+ years of fluids design experience, familiarity with hazardous materials, and proficiency with CAD tools and CFD software.