Manager, Fluid Systems Engineering

📋 Description

• Lead and develop a high-performing team of fluid systems engineers responsible for spacecraft hardware and systems.
• Provide technical direction for fluid systems design, development, integration, and qualification.
• Own execution of hardware programs from concept through production, launch, and on-orbit operations.
• Drive architecture decisions and system-level engineering using first principles.
• Partner with systems engineering, manufacturing, integration, test, quality, and supply chain to deliver flight-ready hardware.
• Lead design reviews; ensure performance, reliability, manufacturability, and safety.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in mechanical, fluid, thermal, propulsion, ECLSS, or spacecraft systems.
• 2+ years of technical leadership, team leadership, or engineering management experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading hardware development from concept through test, qualification, and production.
• Strong understanding of fluid systems and mechanical system design.
• Experience working in highly collaborative, fast-paced development environments.

🎁 Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and dependents.
• Generous PTO: 20+ days exempt, 10+ days non-exempt, cash-out option.
• Paid parental leave and disability insurance.
• Life insurance and 401(k) retirement plan.
• ClassPass credits and Spring Health mental health support.
• Free meals, snacks, on-site barista, and lunch subsidies.