The Talent Mine is recruiting for a Fluids Design Engineer with expertise in mechanical components for an immediate contract to hire role. This is with a very well known / reputed player in the aerospace industry, and they are hiring due to a push to deliver on a new R&D project!

If you are an up and coming fluids engineer that has a depth of expertise in the aerospace engineering industry (or automotive) and has a passion for space exploration, read on!

Overview:

This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops our client's moon lander product lines. To further their mission of having millions of people living and working in space, they are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface.

As part of a hardworking team of diverse specialists, technicians, and engineers, you will help design the next generation of cryogenic valves for use on our Lunar program. Your scope will encompass the complete life cycle of the system from definition, interfaces, conceptual design, detailed design, component development, assembly, verification, and operation. You will own your components from initial design to analyzing data from their landing on the moon! You will design and perform 1st order analyses to verify your designs. You will work with suppliers or Blue Origin groups to identify and procure components. You will build Lunar vehicles in CAD by modeling valves, propulsion elements, sensors, piping, and other equipment in the flight vehicle. You will size, select material, and analyze flow and structural integrity under pressure, vibration, temperature and mechanical loads. You will work with suppliers and other support organizations to procure, fabricate, and install flight hardware.

You may mentor entry level engineers and perform technical peer reviews.

Bring your technical expertise, leadership skills, and dedication to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Qualifications:

• B.S. degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related field
• 2 years of experience in valve and or mechanical fluids component design
• Knowledge of propulsion and fluid system components (i.e. valves, regulators and pumps for cryogenics, propellants, and other fluids)
• Experience designing parts in CREO
• Ability to apply GD&T to create manufacturable, high performing component drawings
• Experience using design analysis tools such as ANSYS and Thermal Desktop to evaluate the performance of your designs
• Ability to define and support testing of your design, conduct data analysis and iterate your design
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of collaboration and inclusion
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Desired:

• Advanced Engineering degree
• Experience with static and non-linear FEA analysis (ANSYS)
• Knowledge of ASME Y14.5 geometric dimensioning and tolerance

*NOTE: Must be a US Person and be able to pass both a criminal BG check and drug screen

If you feel qualified and interested in this immediate contract to hire role that CAN be remote, let's chat! The team at the Talent Mine COMES from the IT industry, and we love to serve our candidates as peers in the field. Let's help you land your next exciting adventure today!