Senior Propulsion Fluids Engineer - Aerospace

Industrious Ventures; El Segundo, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Manufacturing Company of America in El Segundo, CA, seeks a Senior Propulsion Component Engineer to own the design of propulsion hardware from concept through qualification. You will lead valves, regulators, actuators, pumps, and manifolds for hydraulic and pneumatic systems in demanding aerospace and defense environments.

You will develop analytical and CFD models, select materials and seals, and produce CAD drawings while mentoring junior engineers and partnering with test,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 5+ years designing propulsion systems or fluid power hardware in aerospace, defense, or a comparable high-reliability industry.
• Proficiency in propulsion components, hydraulics, and pneumatics fundamentals.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD (Creo, SolidWorks, or NX) and GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of propulsion components and assemblies, including valves, regulators, servovalves, actuators, pumps, and manifolds.
• Perform hydraulic and pneumatic analysis covering flow, pressure drop, response, and thermal behavior across the operating envelope.
• Develop analytical and CFD models to predict performance, size components, and guide design decisions.
• Select materials, seals, and surface treatments for fluid compatibility, pressure, temperature, and contamination requirements.
• Produce detailed CAD models and GD&T-controlled drawings suitable for production.

Skills

Propulsion design

Fluid power fundamentals

Aerospace/defense experience

GD&T knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or related field

Master's degree in a relevant engineering discipline

Tools

Creo

SolidWorks

NX

ANSYS Fluent

STAR-CCM+

Job description

Advanced Manufacturing Company of America in El Segundo, CA, seeks a Senior Propulsion Component Engineer to own the design of propulsion hardware from concept through qualification. You will lead valves, regulators, actuators, pumps, and manifolds for hydraulic and pneumatic systems in demanding aerospace and defense environments.

You will develop analytical and CFD models, select materials and seals, and produce CAD drawings while mentoring junior engineers and partnering with test,