Senior Responsible Engineer – Lunar Valves

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. Specify valve types and applications, materials usage, and design for manufacturing (DFM) .

Posted 5/2/2026full-timeAlabama, California, Colorado, Florida, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $145,188 - $203,263 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Specify valve types and applications, materials usage, and design for manufacturing (DFM)
Perform mechanical, fluid, and/or electrical analysis of components and subsystems focused on fluid flow systems and chemical processes as related to valves
Work effectively with a cross-disciplinary team of engineers and technicians to fabricate and test prototypes and produce results within defined schedule and budget constraints
Conduct multiple analysis, design, and test activities simultaneously
Work with suppliers to specify components as needed
Engage in both early-stage, long-term development and near-term, flight program hardware design
Evolve prototypes into flight-qualifiable hardware
Transfer your knowledge and expertise to the next generation of valve designers, as well as mentor them

Requirements

What you’ll need

B.S. degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related field
7+ 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 space systems, 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
10+ years experience in designing and specifying valves (desired)
Advanced Engineering degree (desired)
Experience with static and non-linear FEA analysis (ANSYS) (desired)
Exposure to development of high-reliability, radiation-tolerant, radiation-hardened flight hardware intended for prolonged exposure to extreme space environments (desired)
Experience with component design such as valves, actuators, mechanisms (desired)
Working knowledge of fabrication, integration processes, and quality control techniques relative to tubes, machined components, and welded hardware (desired)
Working knowledge of aerospace materials and treatments (desired)
Experience with preparing and executing test planning, test readiness reviews, and test conducting (desired)
Experience with test facility instrumentation and Data Acquisition and Control Systems (desired)
Ability to transition between analysis and design to build and test activities (desired)
Excellent verbal, written, and graphical communication skills (desired)
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast paced, dynamic work environment (desired)
Strong project management and team leadership skills (desired)
Knowledge of ASME Y14.5 geometric dimensioning and tolerance (desired)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance
Paid parental leave
Short and long-term disability
401(k) with a company match of up to 5%
Education Support Program
Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours
Up to 14 company-paid holidays

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Hard Skills & Tools

mechanical designfluid analysiselectrical analysisvalve designGD&TFEA analysisdesign analysisdata analysiscomponent designtest planning

Soft Skills

communication skillscollaborationproject managementteam leadershipmentoringproblem-solvingtime managementadaptabilityinterpersonal skillsorganizational skills

Certifications

B.S. degree in Mechanical EngineeringB.S. degree in Aerospace EngineeringAdvanced Engineering degree