Liquids Cryogenic Hardware Design Engineer III – Lunar Permanence

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. Define & Own Requirements – Lead component requirement definition for lunar-specific environments, negotiate critical interfaces, and evaluate both in-house and vendor solutions through rigorous first-order analysis .

Posted 5/20/2026full-timeSpace Coast • Colorado, Florida, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $110,938 - $169,432 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define & Own Requirements – Lead component requirement definition for lunar-specific environments, negotiate critical interfaces, and evaluate both in-house and vendor solutions through rigorous first-order analysis
Drive Design Reviews – Present detailed component designs to cross-functional teams, defend technical decisions, and collaborate across lunar vehicle systems
Specify & Procure – Partner with suppliers to source optimal materials and components optimized for lunar transporter missions
Execute the Full Cycle – From design refinement through build, test, and delivery—watch your components launch toward the Moon
Document Excellence – Generate engineering drawings, P&IDs, and verification packages that meet lunar mission standards
Lead Problem Solving – Conduct structural and fluid analyses using industry-leading tools (ANSYS, Thermal Desktop, Creo/ProEngineer) in the lunar thermal and vacuum environment

Requirements

What you’ll need

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field
8+ years designing aerospace propulsion and cryogenic fluid systems, including piping architecture
Deep expertise in cryogenic components (valves, regulators, pumps) and system design
Proficiency in structural and fluid FEA (ANSYS), thermal analysis, and Creo/ProEngineer
Expertise creating and interpreting P&IDs and fabrication drawings

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, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

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Hard Skills & Tools

mechanical engineeringaerospace engineeringcryogenic fluid systemspiping architecturestructural analysisfluid analysisthermal analysisFEAengineering drawingsP&IDs

Soft Skills

leadershipcollaborationproblem solvingcommunicationnegotiation