Staff Engineer (Launch Fluids Engineering)

• The Launch team operates at the intersection of every major aspect of Terran R, from stages and payloads to ground systems, launch, landing, and refurbishment
• The Cape is the only place where you see it all come together, offering a level of exposure and responsibility unmatched elsewhere in the program
• This is where first flights happen, where history is built on top of history, and where the scale of what’s underway is unlike anything in modern aerospace
• The mission stays the same, but the work evolves with every milestone: from first launch to reuse, high-cadence operations, and beyond
• If you’re looking to define what’s next in space launch and write a new playbook, not just repeat what’s already been done, this is where it happens
• Responsible for designing, fabricating, operating, and maintaining Terran R’s launch pad and support facilities
• Design launch pad propellant and gas infrastructure, including fluid system design, modeling, pipe stress analysis, fabrication drawings, process and instrumentation diagrams, component lists, and detailed work instructions
• Supervise the construction activation & commissioning and initial operations of these facilities
• Solve technically challenging problems across a variety of disciplines under varying programmatic pressures

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision coverage
• Additional stipend for employee wellness
• 401(k)
• Equity
• 11 company holidays & generous PTO
• Monthly lunches, game nights, holiday celebrations, and offsite events
• Generous parental leave and provide a $10,000 stipend for fertility, adoption, and other family-building benefits
• $2,000 annual learning stipend
• Constant training opportunities, company Lunch and Learns, and access to industry conferences- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical discipline
• Proven track record of technical problem-solving and hands-on hardware build experience
• 8+ years of experience in a full cycle design engineering role, including analysis, build and test
• Strong project lifecycle and project management background
• Fundamental knowledge of incompressible & compressible flow, heat transfer, and pipe stress
• Communication and interpersonal skills to lead discussions on complex technical topics
• Demonstrated ability to work in high-pressure environments and meet aggressive deadlines
• Demonstrated problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
• Experience safely operating complex fluid systems, including high-pressure gas, cryogenic fluids, flammable liquids and gases, and hydraulics
• Demonstrated proficiency with ANSYS and other piping analysis software (Caesar, Bentley Autopipe, etc.)
• In-depth knowledge of launch vehicle ground support equipment and operations, including cryogenic tanks, pumps, valves, and instrumentation, or related experience
• Experience Working with DOD, USAF, and NASA personnel
• Demonstrated customer service excellence and the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with internal and external teams