Starship Production Fluids Engineer - Hands-On Design

Starlink; Texas; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is hiring a Fluids Engineer for Starship production in Texas. You will design, build, and commission fluid systems, from initial concept through handoff to production, working with shop and automation teams.

The role emphasizes ownership of hardware projects, rigorous testing, and scalable manufacturing processes in a fast-paced environment dedicated to advancing space exploration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, or manufacturing engineering.
• 1+ years of fluids design, analysis, or build experience (internships count).
• Experience with high‑pressure fluid systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and commission fluid systems for Starship production.
• Size systems and select components; prove design with testing.
• Own the system from concept through design reviews and handoff to production.
• Define operation/controls and partner with automation for monitoring.
• Support critical vehicle test operations and troubleshoot equipment.
• Collaborate with build shop to develop scalable manufacturing processes.
• Develop and maintain detailed timelines and prioritization for projects.
• Own the strategic outlook for system prioritization.

Skills

Hardware ownership

Flow calculations

3D CAD modeling

Manufacturing experience

Equipment deployment

AI tooling for engineering

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

SpaceX is hiring a Fluids Engineer for Starship production in Texas. You will design, build, and commission fluid systems, from initial concept through handoff to production, working with shop and automation teams.

The role emphasizes ownership of hardware projects, rigorous testing, and scalable manufacturing processes in a fast-paced environment dedicated to advancing space exploration.