Starship Fluid Systems Engineer - Production

Starlink; Texas; On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Fluids Engineer for Production (Starship) to design, build, and commission fluid systems for Starship production. You will size components, prove designs with tests, and own systems from concept to handoff, coordinating with automation, technicians, and engineers in a fast-paced factory setting.

You will contribute to design reviews, FMEA, ConOps, and develop detailed build instructions, with emphasis on reliability, safety, and scalable manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, aerospace, manufacturing, or other technical discipline.
• 1+ years of mechanical or fluids design, analysis, or build experience (student project team and internship experience qualifies).

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and commission fluid systems for Starship production, including test systems, manufacturing systems, and cleaning equipment.
• Size systems and select components from hand calculations, then prove the design with testing.
• Own the system from concept through design reviews, failure mode analysis and ConOps, 3-D modeling, build instructions, testing and maintenance plan, and a handoff to production.
• Define how the system is operated and controlled, and partner with our automation team to deploy monitoring and controls.
• Support critical vehicle test operations, provide troubleshooting and technical support, and improve the equipment so it stays reliable and safe.
• Work closely with partner teams including our build shop to develop efficient and scalable manufacturing processes for your systems
• Develop and maintain detailed timelines to capture and communicate project progress
• Own the strategic outlook for your systems including critical prioritization

Skills

Hardware ownership

Piping sizing

3D CAD modeling

Fluid dynamics

Manufacturing processes

Industrial controls

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace or manufacturing engineering

Tools

3D CAD

Fluid schematics

FEA

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Fluids Engineer for Production (Starship) to design, build, and commission fluid systems for Starship production. You will size components, prove designs with tests, and own systems from concept to handoff, coordinating with automation, technicians, and engineers in a fast-paced factory setting.

You will contribute to design reviews, FMEA, ConOps, and develop detailed build instructions, with emphasis on reliability, safety, and scalable manufacturing processes.