Senior Liquid Systems Responsible Engineer

Jobtailor; Alabama; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a senior cryogenic systems engineer to own the liquid subsystem baseline, lead hardware integration, and drive cradle-to-grave delivery for lunar mission hardware.

The role requires 8+ years in cryogenic fluids and mechanical systems, plus Creo/ANSYS experience and strong collaboration with suppliers in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or related technical subject area.
• 8+ years of experience in cryogenic fluids and mechanical systems/components.
• Experience developing, integrating, and certifying aerospace systems for flight.
• Experience with cryogenic fluid management techniques and technologies.
• Experience leading small teams and subcontractor teams.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal, written, and graphical communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Define, own, and control the liquid subsystem technical baseline.
• Provide high-caliber technical leadership and perform critical technical work.
• Manage procurements and hardware dependencies for subsystem deliveries.
• Lead technical trades on cryogenic systems to meet vehicle and customer needs.
• Own hardware drawing release and deliver hardware to the vehicle across all design stages.
• Develop manufacturing plans and provide manufacturing support.
• Integrate hardware onto the vehicle and coordinate supplier activities.
• Lead cryogenic technology development meetings with internal and external teams.
• Own cryogenic systems from cradle to grave.
• Collaborate with suppliers to design, build, test, and analyze lunar mission components.

Skills

Cryogenic Fluid Management

Mechanical Systems

Aerospace Certification

Component Development

Manufacturing Support

Technical Trades Analysis

Hardware Drawing Release

Verification & Operation

Pressure Vessel Design

Instrumentation

Education

B.S. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or related technical subject area

M.S. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or related technical subject area

Tools

Creo

ANSYS

3D CAD Programs

FEA Programs

Job description

• Define, own, and control the liquid subsystem technical baseline
• Perform technical work and provide high-caliber technical leadership
• Manage internal and external procurements and hardware dependencies required for subsystem deliveries
• Lead and perform technical trades on cryogenic systems meeting vehicle and customer needs
• Own hardware drawing release
• Develop manufacturing plans and provide manufacturing support
• Integrate hardware onto the vehicle
• Lead internal and external cryogenic technology development meetings
• Own cryogenic systems from cradle to grave
• Deliver hardware to the vehicle across definition, interfaces, conceptual design, detailed design, component development, assembly, verification, and operation
• Work with internal and external suppliers to design, build, test, and analyze components for lunar missions

Requirements

• B.S. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or related technical subject area
• 8+ years of experience in cryogenic fluids and mechanical systems/components
• Experience developing, integrating, and certifying aerospace systems for flight
• Experience with fluid/gas components, including solenoid valves, directional valves, manifolds, regulators, pressure vessels, and instrumentation
• Experience with Cryogenic Fluid Management techniques and technologies
• Experience leading small teams and subcontractor teams
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment
• Excellent verbal, written, and graphical communication skills
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident/current Green Card holder, or lawfully admitted refugee or asylee
• Interviews include a technical assessment
• Occasional travel up to 25% of the time
• Desired: M.S. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or related technical subject area
• Desired: Human-rated space vehicle experience
• Desired: Experience with Creo or other 3D CAD programs and ANSYS or other FEA programs
• Desired: Experience with upper stages and spacecraft
• Desired: Experience with the entire life cycle of a propulsion and fluid system

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in cryogenic systems and aerospace engineering, with a strong focus on hardware integration, technical leadership, and collaboration with suppliers. Proven ability to manage the entire lifecycle of cryogenic systems and deliver high-quality solutions for aerospace applications.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Cryogenic Systems Management
• Aerospace Engineering
• Fluid/Gas Component Design
• Technical Leadership
• 3D CAD and FEA Software Proficiency

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Cryogenic Fluid Management
• Mechanical Systems IntegrationAerospace Systems Certification
• Component Development
• Manufacturing Support
• Technical Trades Analysis
• Hardware Drawing Release
• Verification and Operation
• Pressure Vessel Design
• Instrumentation

Soft Skills

• Effective Communication
• Team Leadership
• Collaboration
• Trust Building
• Cultural Inclusion

Industry Keywords

• Aerospace Engineering
• Cryogenic Systems
• Lunar Missions
• Propulsion Systems
• Spacecraft Development

Tools & Technologies

• Creo
• ANSYS
• 3D CAD Programs
• FEA Programs