Best Practices, Continuous Improvement, Corrective Action, Cross-Functional, Hardware Design, Hardware Development, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Operations, Mechanical Design, Mechanical Engineering, Mentoring, Plumbing, Process Improvement, Propulsion, Prototyping, Root Cause Analysis, Support Documentation, Systems Hardware, Test Design, Testing, Thermal Analysis, Time Management, Tolerance Analysis
We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join the Valves & Fluid Systems team of a next-generation space launch provider. In this role, you'll lead the design, development, and qualification of fluid system components that are critical to launch success. This includes high-pressure valves, actuators, cryogenic plumbing, and quick-disconnects-owning designs from concept through flight.
This is a high-accountability, hands-on engineering position where you'll collaborate with technicians, test engineers, and manufacturing teams to ensure hardware is designed, tested, and delivered on time. You'll also play a key role in mentoring junior engineers, shaping team standards, and driving continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Own the mechanical design for valves, actuators, and other fluid system hardware
- Perform structural, thermal, and tolerance analyses to validate designs
- Lead hardware development from prototyping to environmental and hot-fire testing
- Drive root cause investigations and corrective actions for test or production issues
- Collaborate cross-functionally with propulsion, test, and structures teams for seamless integration
- Deliver complete engineering documentation to support manufacturing and test operations
- Provide mentorship and guidance to junior engineers while contributing to design best practices
Compensation
- Base salary range: $130,000 - $160,000 per year (Bay Area market range; excludes bonus and benefits)
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