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Fluids Engineer (Starship)

SpaceX· Starship Production Fluids Systems
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Starbase, TXfull-timePosted 4mo ago

About the role

SpaceX is seeking a Fluids Engineer to design, build, and deploy automated fluid systems and data acquisition for Starship production testing and validation, from ground-up concepts to production-ready solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Design, build, and deploy automated / manual fluids systems to support high-rate production vehicle performance validation testing
  • Design, build, and deploy simple data acquisition and control systems for control and monitoring
  • Own full integration, validation, and handoff to production of each test system at each deployed production cell
  • Perform detailed fluids analysis to characterize and troubleshoot expected design performance
  • Work closely with in-house build shop to develop and own the scaling of the manufacturing line for your system
  • Support critical vehicle test campaigns & operations, provide troubleshooting and technical support
  • Develop and maintain detailed timelines to capture and communicate project progress
  • Make high-value decisions on the fly, use feedback to continuously iterate and develop both product and process
  • Support critical vehicle tests & operations, provide troubleshooting and technical support
  • Develop build, maintenance, and upgrade plans for new and existing equipment to maximize up-time

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering, manufacturing engineering, mechanical engineering, or other technical discipline
  • Hands-on project experience with mechanical/electrical systems

Skills

Required:Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering, manufacturing engineering, mechanical engineering, or other technical discipline
Last updated Jul 8, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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