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Sr. Fluid Operations Engineer (Dragon) - SpaceX
Cape Canaveral, Florida
Posted: Jan 31, 2022 23:02

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Sr. Fluid Operations Engineer (Dragon) at SpaceX

Cape Canaveral, FL, United States

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.

SR. FLUID OPERATIONS ENGINEER (DRAGON)

SpaceX is currently seeking talented individuals for a position on the Dragon Ground Operations team. This role will have the opportunity to utilize your knowledge, experience, and creativity to perform the suite of fluid operations required to support the Crew and Cargo Dragon spacecraft fleet. You will work with numerous fluid systems including those providing hypergolic propellants, high-pressure helium, life support, and thermal control for Dragon. The role will be involved in multiple phases of the vehicle lifecycle including pre-launch processing, launch operations, recovery, and refurbishment, and your efforts will directly contribute to human spaceflight.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Operate ground and spacecraft fluids systems as an on-console test engineer

  • Lead hazardous operations including work with high pressures and hypergolic propellants

  • Work closely with vehicle engineering teams to develop checkout procedures for flight hardware

  • Maintain operational readiness of all fluid systems supporting Dragon spacecraft ground operations

  • Work with and direct skilled technician workforce to carry out fluid system build, operation, and maintenance

  • Develop and test automation to improve the efficiency and reliability of fluid operations

  • Design new fluid systems and improve existing ones to support vehicle processing requirements

  • Select components, such as valves, pumps, piping, tanks, and filters, and provide specifications for their purchase

  • Complete design and drafting of schematics (piping and instrumentation diagrams)

  • Provide innovative solutions to problems while working with minimal supervision

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline

  • 5+ years of experience with fluid systems

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Master's degree in engineering and/or hands-on experience working with complex fluid or mechanical systems in a professional setting

  • Demonstrated expertise in the design, build, and/or operation of pressurized fluid systems

  • Experience with hypergolic propellants or other hazardous materials

  • Familiarity with data acquisition systems and/or industrial control systems

  • Excellent written and oral communication, especially translating technical concepts for non-technical audiences

  • General hands-on mechanical experience: automotive, robotics, rocketry, etc.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral

  • Must be willing to travel to other SpaceX locations as necessary

  • Schedules vary due to site operational needs, and night/weekend shifts are often necessary - flexibility is required

  • Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted

  • Lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

  • To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX's Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at (310) 363-6000.



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