Space-Grade HVAC Design Engineer

United States Digital Space LLC; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options and long-term incentives

Comprehensive medical, vision, dental

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC is seeking a Mechanical Designer (HVAC) in Hawthorne, CA. You will design, analyze, test, and manufacture fluid and HVAC components for advanced facilities and space tech programs.

You will own fluid/HVAC systems, perform CAD modeling, and work with interdisciplinary teams to meet production and mission requirements while enabling scalable, reliable manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline required.
• Experience with fluids components such as valves, pumps, COPVs, compressors, heat exchangers, pressure transducers, or temperature sensors.
• Hands-on experience with fluid handling systems is preferred.
• Experience with HVAC systems and air ducting is advantageous.
• Experience with NX or CAD tools and GD&T.
• Experience with structural analysis methods for strength and life/fracture.

Responsibilities

• Own and be SME for fluid/HVAC components across campus (compressors, heat exchangers, pumps, valves, dust collection).
• Perform CAD modeling and design of fluid systems.
• Perform fluid analyses for pressure balance and component design.
• Collaborate with production and other teams to ensure manufacturability and smooth transition to reliable manufacturing.
• Material selection, sizing and procurement support.

Skills

Fluid handling systems

HVAC systems

Data acquisition equipment

Instrumentation & control components

Independent work

Materials selection

Education

Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline

Master’s degree in an engineering discipline

Tools

NX CAD

GD&T (ASME Y14.5)

Test instrumentation

Relays

Job description

United States Digital Space LLC is seeking a Mechanical Designer (HVAC) in Hawthorne, CA. You will design, analyze, test, and manufacture fluid and HVAC components for advanced facilities and space tech programs.

You will own fluid/HVAC systems, perform CAD modeling, and work with interdisciplinary teams to meet production and mission requirements while enabling scalable, reliable manufacturing.