Senior Valves & Actuators Engineer

Responsibilities

• Collect design requirements from multidisciplinary teams to create valve and actuator concepts
• Design components for the Nova launch vehicle using Siemens NX CAD
• Perform structural analysis using hand calculations and FEA software
• Perform fluids analysis using hand calculations and CFD software
• Create manufacturing planning and participate in builds on the production floor
• Create procedures and execute acceptance, development, and qualification testing
• Coordinate with suppliers for part procurement
• Incorporate design for manufacturing best practices
• Work with vehicle fluids, engines, and GNC teams to troubleshoot hardware issues

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering
• 5+ years of experience in design, build, and testing of valves for aerospace or industrial applications
• Hands-on experience in fabrication and assembly of components
• Strong fundamentals in compressible flow, thermodynamics, structures, control systems, cryogenics, and instrumentation
• Understanding of revision-controlled P&IDs
• Understanding of aerospace standard fasteners, seals, tubing, and fittings

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency with instrumentation (pressure transducers, thermocouples, load cells, etc.)
• Proficiency with fluid analysis tools like Siemens AMESim, REFPROP, Excel, or Matlab
• Proficiency in GD&T, tolerance stackups, and material selection
• Extensive experience with Siemens NX and Teamcenter

Benefits

• Equity via stock options
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• 4 weeks of Paid Time Off
• 10 days of holidays including end-of-year closure
• Paid Family/Parental Leave
• On-site gym or monthly wellness stipend
• Dog-friendly offices