Starship Fluids Engineer – Production & Test Systems

SpaceX; Starbase (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX seeks a Fluids Engineer, Production for Starship at Starbase. You will design, build, and commission fluid systems for production, from test rigs to cleaning equipment, sizing components, and documenting handoffs.

You’ll own systems end-to-end and collaborate with automation and build-shop teams on scalable manufacturing processes. The role requires a bachelor’s in mechanical/aerospace/manufacturing engineering and at least 1+ year of fluids design/analysis experience, with hands-on

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related technical discipline.
• 1+ years of mechanical or fluids design, analysis, or build experience (student projects/internships count).

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and commission fluid systems for Starship production (test, manufacturing, cleaning).
• Size systems and components with hand calculations and validate designs via testing.
• Own the system from concept through design reviews and ConOps, 3-D modeling, build instructions, and handoff.
• Define operation/controls and work with automation to deploy monitoring.
• Support vehicle test operations and improve equipment reliability.
• Collaborate with build shop to develop scalable manufacturing processes.
• Develop and maintain detailed timelines to communicate progress.
• Own strategic outlook and prioritization for your systems.

Skills

Hardware project ownership

3D CAD modeling

Fluids design & analysis

Piping sizing & valves

Manufacturing drawings

System commissioning

Troubleshooting

AI tools for engineering

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

3D CAD software

FEA

P&ID drafting

Industrial controls / PLCs

Job description

SpaceX seeks a Fluids Engineer, Production for Starship at Starbase. You will design, build, and commission fluid systems for production, from test rigs to cleaning equipment, sizing components, and documenting handoffs.

You’ll own systems end-to-end and collaborate with automation and build-shop teams on scalable manufacturing processes. The role requires a bachelor’s in mechanical/aerospace/manufacturing engineering and at least 1+ year of fluids design/analysis experience, with hands-on