Spacecraft Fluids Engineer – Cryogenics, Propulsion & Test

Gengalactic; El Segundo (CA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

PTO

401k

Stock Options

Job summary

General Galactic Technologies Corporation is seeking a Fluids Engineer to design, analyze, and own critical fluids systems for spacecraft and propulsion hardware. You will work closely with a focused team, translating first‑principles into practical hardware, with hands‑on responsibilities across design, analysis, build, test, and post‑test review.

The role emphasizes ownership, rapid iteration, and cross‑discipline collaboration in a fast-paced startup environment.

Qualifications

• BS in mechanical, aerospace, chemical, or related field.
• 2+ years designing, analyzing, or testing fluid/cryogenic systems.
• Strong fundamentals in fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, heat transfer, and design.

Responsibilities

• Own fluid system architecture, P&IDs, schematics, sizing, and integration for vehicles and subsystems.
• Support cryogenic fluid development: storage, transfer, boiloff management, conditioning, chilldown.

Skills

Fluid Mechanics

Thermodynamics

Cryogenics

Propulsion Systems

CAD

Python

MATLAB

CFD

Test & Troubleshoot

Startup Experience

Education

BS in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering

Tools

CAD

FEA

CFD

Job description

General Galactic Technologies Corporation is seeking a Fluids Engineer to design, analyze, and own critical fluids systems for spacecraft and propulsion hardware. You will work closely with a focused team, translating first‑principles into practical hardware, with hands‑on responsibilities across design, analysis, build, test, and post‑test review.

The role emphasizes ownership, rapid iteration, and cross‑discipline collaboration in a fast-paced startup environment.