Launch Engineer, Fluid Systems (Cape Canaveral)

SpaceX designs, manufactures and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft. The company was founded in 2002 to revolutionize space technology, with the ultimate goal of enabling people to live on other planets.

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.

* Assist in the analytical design and development of propellant and pressurant systems required to launch the vehicle. The systems include liquid oxygen, RP-1, gaseous helium, gaseous nitrogen, hydraulics, water, and environmental control systems. * Assist in the analytical design, maintenance, and operation of the vehicle transporter erector (TE). * Perform pre and post launch operations on the vehicle and ground systems * Use fluid dynamic, thermodynamic, and heat transfer scientific knowledge is required to design tubing and piping systems ranging in size from ¼” to 18” diameter. In addition, knowledge of ASME and related fundamental specifications is desired. * Help SpaceX achieve its long-term goal of creating the world’s first fully automated launch system capable of rolling the vehicle to the pad, raising it to position, fueling the vehicle, and executing a full launch sequence within a 1-hour time window.

* Strong understanding of fluid mechanics. * Master of science in mechanical engineering. * Successfully passed the Florida Fundamentals of Engineering Exam or Professional Engineering Exam (PE license). * Demonstrated expertise in the design of propellant and gas systems. * Experience modeling fluid system prior to construction to increase system reliability. * Experience using and troubleshooting ground control systems required for remote operations and instrumentation feedback. * Able to work well in an integrated collaborative team environment including daily interactions with technicians, engineers, and managers. * Able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.