Early to Mid-Career Fluids & Propulsion Engineer

Early to Mid-Career Fluids & Propulsion EngineerOrbit Fab's mission is to create the foundational infrastructure that will fuel a bustling in-space economy, capable of sustaining permanent jobs in space. Today, satellites cannot be refueled, which severely constrains their mobility and inhibits the development of economic activities in space. Orbit Fab breaks the single-use paradigm, pioneering our Gas Stations in Space™ refueling infrastructure and RAFTI™ technology to deliver propellant in space, enabling lower-cost satellite construction, increased maneuverability, precise control, and extended lifespans. The possibilities are unprecedented, opening the doors to unimagined operational strategies and business models. Since our establishment in 2018, we have already achieved the successful launch of three tankers to space. With offices in both the US and UK, we are working in close collaboration with partners and customers across the space industry. Orbit Fab is rapidly ramping up capabilities and requires exceptional talent to tackle important challenges. Our roles offer wide ranging opportunities to have a demonstrable impact and enable a bustling space economy.Role:  The core function of the Fluids & Propulsion Engineer is to design and test fluid subsystems.  The Fluids & Propulsion Engineer is expected to support the product development of a variety of different tasks including requirements development, system layout and design, detailed CAD work, vendor management, part procurement and specification, drawings, document creation, test definition, test stand development, test operation and reporting, as well as being an active reviewer. This role will require balancing the technical, schedule and cost trades of the product and work closely with the system engineer and program manager on meeting requirements and delivery dates.    Responsibilities  Design chemical propellant storage, feed, and transfer systemsDevelop and procure propellant tanks and fluid system components for storable propellantsProvide engineering design for upgrades to fluidic componentsPerform flow rate and pressure analysis on fluids systemsProvide support to manufacturing, assembly, integration, and test teams during build and test of fluid subsystemsDevelop and own relevant flat satellite and ground support equipment related to fluid subsystemsLead and own ICD efforts for the propulsion system by working with cross functional teams for ground testing and spacecraft designIdentify technical issues and proactively implement resolutions to mitigate schedule and cost impactsProvide SME input in the development of systems engineering products, spacecraft architecture, trade studies, requirements development, verification, and validation plans Experience, Qualifications, and Characteristics  ·         Bachelor’s degree or higher in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or other related discipline.2+ years of experience in design, development, and/or test for spacecraft fluid/propulsion systems, mechanisms and/or components Ability to work independently and take on own tasks, including 'blank page engineering' and engineering from first principals  Experience with fluid and instrumentation diagrams, pressurized systems, sealing devices, pumps, valves and regulators  Experience performing hand calculations and analysis to support system design and developmentUnderstanding of qualification, acceptance, and proto-qualification verification approachesAbility to work in a multidisciplinary team  Proficiency with 3D modeling, CAD designs, and tools  Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal  ·         Must be willing and able to work a hybrid schedule (3-5 days a week on site) out of our Lafayette, CO office Nice to Have  Experience with hydrazine and satellite fuel systemsWorking knowledge of range safety requirements (AFSPCMAN 91-710)Understanding of qualification, acceptance, and protoqualification verification approachesExperience...