Senior Mechanical Engineer, Vehicle Fluids
Long Beach, California, United States
Compensation: $132,000 - 181,500 USD / year
Design and validate vehicle fluid components for Terran R propulsion systems and overall fluid architecture
About the Role
Responsible for hardware design and implementation of hardware into vehicle fluid systems, ensuring reliable and efficient operation of the Terran R launch vehicle.
Primary tasks include:
- Design and analysis of clean‑sheet pressure components for launch vehicle fluid and propulsion systems.
- Detailed fluid, thermal, and structural analysis of parts and assemblies.
- Development and qualification test planning and execution of internally developed components.
- Conducting trade studies to produce architectures and designs that satisfy system requirements.
About the Team
The Stage Fluids team owns design, production, test, and flight of propellant, pressurant, pneumatics, and other fluid systems that transform structures into functioning rockets. Working on‑site at the factory allows rapid iteration and tight feedback loops across design and manufacturing. Team members ask the right questions, collaborate across the company, and find the best solutions for Terran R.
About You
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
- 5+ years of experience designing fluid system components.
- Direct experience applying engineering fundamentals in thermodynamics, structures, fluid dynamics, and heat transfer.
- Experience with CFD and FEA tools (ANSYS).
- Project experience: commercial CAD packages (NX, Creon, SolidWorks); design of fluid system pressure components (fittings, seals, valves, regulators, etc.) and qualification for aerospace applications; use of FEA tools (ANSYS, FEMAP) to analyze component structural margins.
Nice to Haves
- Experience with internal flow CFD to assess component performance.
Benefits
Competitive salary and equity, generous PTO and sick leave, parental leave, annual learning and development stipend, and more. Compensation determined based on experience and qualifications.
We are an equal‑opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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