Sr. Fluid Systems Responsible Engineer - Lunar Permanence

Responsibilities

• Define, own, and control the liquid subsystem technical baseline, performing technical work and providing technical leadership of the highest caliber.
• Define, own, and control the subsystem cost and schedule baseline, driving continuous improvement and refinement of the baseline to meet needs and targets in a dynamic development environment.
• Manage external procurements and internal hardware dependencies required to meet subsystem deliveries.
• Lead and perform technical trades on cryogenic systems that meet vehicle and customer needs.
• Develop program plans to meet milestones and deliverables.
• Mentor the team with strategies and best practices for development of their components.
• Lead internal and external cryogenic technological development meetings.
• Cradle-to-grave ownership of cryogenic subsystem.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, Physics, Systems Engineering or related technical subject area.
• 10+ years of experience in fluids and mechanical systems/components.
• Experience developing, integrating and certifying aerospace systems for flight.
• Experience with fluid/gas components such as solenoid valves, directional valves, manifolds, regulators, pressure vessels and instrumentation.
• Experience leading small teams and subcontractor teams to accomplish objectives.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a fast paced, dynamic work environment.
• Familiar with either agile or waterfall project management.
• Excellent verbal, written, and graphical communication skills.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships.

Desired Qualifications

• M.S. in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, Physics, Systems Engineering or related technical subject area.
• Systems Engineering experience, specifically requirements and interface definition, management and verification.
• Cryogenic fluids experience.
• Work with 3D CAD programs (Creo preferred) and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) programs (ANSYS Preferred).
• Experience with upper stages and spacecraft.
• Experience with the entire life cycle of a propulsion and fluid system.

Base Pay Range

$133,500.00 - $186,898.95

Other Site Ranges May Differ

Base pay range and requirements may vary by location.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week).
• Paid Time Off: Up to four weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

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