Senior Liquid Systems Engineer

• Define, own, and control the liquid subsystem technical baseline
• Perform technical work and provide high-caliber technical leadership
• Manage internal and external procurements and hardware dependencies required for subsystem deliveries
• Lead and perform technical trades on cryogenic systems meeting vehicle and customer needs
• Own hardware drawing release
• Develop manufacturing plans and provide manufacturing support
• Integrate hardware onto the vehicle
• Lead internal and external cryogenic technology development meetings
• Own cryogenic systems from cradle to grave
• Deliver hardware to the vehicle across definition, interfaces, conceptual design, detailed design, component development, assembly, verification, and operation
• Work with internal and external suppliers to design, build, test, and analyze components for lunar missions

• B.S. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or related technical subject area
• 8+ years of experience in cryogenic fluids and mechanical systems/components
• Experience developing, integrating, and certifying aerospace systems for flight
• Experience with fluid/gas components, including solenoid valves, directional valves, manifolds, regulators, pressure vessels, and instrumentation
• Experience with Cryogenic Fluid Management techniques and technologies
• Experience leading small teams and subcontractor teams
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment
• Excellent verbal, written, and graphical communication skills
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident/current Green Card holder, or lawfully admitted refugee or asylee
• Interviews include a technical assessment
• Occasional travel up to 25% of the time
• Desired: M.S. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or related technical subject area
• Desired:
  Human-rated space vehicle experience
• Desired:
  Experience with Creo or other 3D CAD programs and ANSYS or other FEA programs
• Desired:
  Experience with upper stages and spacecraft
• Desired:
  Experience with the entire life cycle of a propulsion and fluid system

Demonstrates expertise in cryogenic systems and aerospace engineering, with a strong focus on hardware integration, technical leadership, and collaboration with suppliers. Proven ability to manage the entire lifecycle of cryogenic systems and deliver high-quality solutions for aerospace applications.

• Cryogenic Systems Management
• Aerospace Engineering
• Fluid/Gas Component Design
• Technical Leadership
• 3D CAD and FEA Software Proficiency

• Cryogenic Fluid Management
• Mechanical Systems Integration Aerospace Systems Certification
• Component Development
• Manufacturing Support
• Technical Trades Analysis
• Hardware Drawing Release
• Verification and Operation
• Pressure Vessel Design
• Instrumentation

• Effective Communication
• Team Leadership
• Collaboration
• Trust Building
• Cultural Inclusion

• Aerospace Engineering
• Cryogenic Systems
• Lunar Missions
• Propulsion Systems
• Spacecraft Development

• Creo
• ANSYS
• 3D CAD Programs
• FEA Programs