Launch Engineer, Fluid Systems
Company: SpaceX
Location: lompoc
Posted on: May 3, 2021
Job Description:
SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where
humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting
than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the
technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of
enabling human life on Mars. LAUNCH ENGINEER, FLUID SYSTEMS As a
team, the fluids site engineering team is responsible for all of
the fluids systems necessary to launch our Falcon 9 and Falcon
Heavy rockets from Vandenberg AFB including our liquid oxygen, RP-1
kerosene, helium, nitrogen, hydraulics, and air conditioning
systems. As one of the pad engineers, you will be given significant
autonomy over all aspects of one of the fluids systems. Key
responsibilities include system design, analysis, implementation,
activation, and sustainment planning. RESPONSIBILITIES: - Work
closely with other engineers to increase system automation. - Write
procedures for system activation and maintenance. - Select
components such as valves, pumps, piping, tanks, and filters;
provide detailed specifications for their purchase. - Complete
design and drafting of schematics (P & IDs). - Interact with
vendors and resolve technical warranty issues. - Interact with
other engineers to design the physical piping layout of the fluids
systems. - Assist with advanced troubleshooting. - Own and perform
all activation testing with a small team of engineers and
technicians. - Provide innovative solutions to problems while
working with minimal supervision. - Represent SpaceX by presenting
certification packages and engineering data to U.S. government
agencies including NASA, US Air Force and other Department of
Defense customers. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: - Bachelor's degree in
chemical, mechanical, or aerospace engineering. - 2+ years of
experience with fluid systems, hydraulics and/or HVAC systems.
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: - Experience working with complex
fluid or mechanical systems in a professional setting or team
project. - Demonstrated expertise in the design of propellant and
gas systems. - Experience modeling fluid systems prior to
construction. - Experience troubleshooting systems utilizing remote
operations and instrumentation feedback. - Experience with fluid
systems engineering, assembly, operation or test. - Self-starter
that will seek out the solutions to technical problems with the
local team along with the larger SpaceX workforce. - Good written
and oral communication, especially when translating technical
concepts for non-technical audiences. - General hands-on mechanical
experience: automotive, robotics, rocketry, etc. - Ability to work
in a fast paced, autonomously driven, and demanding environment.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: - Willing to travel to other SpaceX
locations as necessary. - Ability to pass Air Force background
checks for Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg - Must be willing to work
long hours and occasional weekends when necessary to support launch
and critical project timelines. - Ability to lift 25 lbs.
unassisted. - Lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping,
sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are
generally required to perform the functions of this position. ITAR
REQUIREMENTS: - To conform to U.S. Government space technology
export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms
Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent
resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C.
1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from
the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is
governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and
will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion,
gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability
status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status,
mental or physical disability or any other legally protected
status. Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX's Affirmative
Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or
applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the
application/interview process should notify the Human Resources
Department at .
Keywords: SpaceX, Lompoc , Launch Engineer, Fluid Systems, Other , lompoc, California
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