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Fluids Engineer, Launch Hardware Engineering

SpaceX · Cape Canaveral, FL

Posted 13 days ago

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This role has been open
13 days
SpaceX's roles stay open a median of 45 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
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Ghost-job risk at SpaceX
high
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Hiring momentum
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Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-17

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About this role

As a Fluids Engineer in the Launch Hardware Engineering team at SpaceX, you will design, build, and activate various fluid systems essential for launch operations. Your role will involve hands-on work in the field, collaborating with other engineering disciplines, and troubleshooting system performance during activation operations. You will also be responsible for modeling piping assemblies and ensuring that fluid systems are efficient and easy to operate long-term.

Our read on this posting2.6out of 5
benefits
1/5
freshness
4/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
0/5

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What you need

  • Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
  • 1+ years of experience with fluid systems or process engineering

Nice to have

  • Master’s degree in mechanical, aerospace or chemical engineering
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience working with cryogenic fluid systems in a professional setting or outside the classroom project team
  • Demonstrated expertise in the design, build, and operation of pressurized fluid systems per ASME B31, ASME B&PV Code Section VIII, AFSPCMAN 91-710, or other applicable standards
  • Experience using Siemens NX, SOLIDWORKS, or similar CAD software
  • Experience using CAESAR II or similar pipe stress analysis programs

Worth weighing

  • Schedules vary due to site operational needs - flexibility is required
  • Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral
  • Must be willing to travel to other SpaceX locations as necessary
  • Physical demands include lifting up to 25 lbs. unassisted and various physical activities

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Listed by SpaceX on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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