Cowboyspace
Fluids Engineer - Propulsion Valves, Ducts, Lines
- Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
- $130k–$195k
- Mid level
- Full-time
- On-site · Kent, Washington
- 3+ yrs exp
- Added 3 weeks ago
About this role
Cowboy Space Corp is seeking a skilled Fluids Engineer to own the design and development of critical fluid systems for their space-based solar energy infrastructure. This hands-on role involves designing propulsion valves, ducts, and lines, ensuring they meet performance requirements while considering manufacturability and cost. You'll collaborate across engineering disciplines and directly contribute to hardware validation and integration for mission success.
What you'll do
- Own fluid subsystem design from concept to flight.
- Design valves, fluid routing, and storage hardware for various fluid services.
- Perform analysis and validation through testing.
- Define and execute qualification and acceptance test campaigns.
- Develop engineering drawings and documentation.
- Troubleshoot hardware anomalies and implement improvements.
What they're looking for
- Fluid mechanics
- Thermodynamics
- CAD (NX, SolidWorks, CATIA, or Creo)
- Pressure drop calculations
- FEA
- Propulsion systems
- Fluid system analysis
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Cowboyspace
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
Likely interview questions
- Describe a time you had to balance performance, manufacturability, and cost in a design decision.
- Explain your experience with fluid system analysis techniques and tools.