Date Posted

June 10, 2024

Location

United States

Job Type

Customer Contract

Qualification

Masters Degree

Role

Technical

Remote?

Yes

Tax Terms

C2C, W-2, 1099

Duration

12 months

Job Description

Job Title: Fluid System Engineer
Location: Remote
Duration: 12 months
 
Company Overview:
Join our innovative team at Pulivarthi Group as we develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems. We are committed to a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration, requiring dedication and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling the vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.
 
Job Details:
We are looking for a Liquid Distribution Subsystem Responsible Engineer/Technical Lead for our Fluids team working on our pathfinding mission to the moon. You will provide technical leadership to the team, advising on technical approaches, and tackling our most challenging technical problems. As part of your role, you will mentor and train other team members. You will manage the complete life cycle of the system from definition, interfaces, conceptual design, detailed design, component development, assembly, verification, and operation. You will plan out your components' schedules, manage risks, and develop mitigation plans for your hardware. You will work with both internal and external suppliers to design, build, test, and analyze components that will take us to the moon. Bring your technical expertise, leadership skills, and dedication to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight.
 
Responsibilities:
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to the Fluids team.
Design, develop, integrate, and certify aerospace systems for flight.
Work with fluid/gas components such as solenoid valves, directional valves, manifolds, regulators, pressure vessels, and instrumentation.
Collaborate effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.
Plan component schedules, manage risks, and develop mitigation plans.
Work with suppliers to design, build, test, and analyze components.
Ensure all systems and components meet safety and quality standards.
Communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders.
Foster a culture of inclusion and professional development.
 
Qualifications:
B.S. in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, Physics, Systems Engineering, or a related technical subject area.
8+ years of experience in fluids and mechanical systems/components.
Experience developing, integrating, and certifying aerospace systems for flight.
Experience with fluid/gas components (solenoid valves, directional valves, manifolds, regulators, pressure vessels, and instrumentation).
Ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.
Familiarity with agile or waterfall project management.
Excellent verbal, written, and graphical communication skills.
Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.
 
Desired Qualifications:
M.S. in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, Physics, Systems Engineering, or a related technical subject area.
Systems Engineering experience, specifically in requirements and interface definition, management, and verification.
Experience with cryogenic fluids.
Proficiency with 3D CAD programs (Creo preferred) and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) programs (ANSYS preferred).
Experience with upper stages and spacecraft.
Experience with the entire life cycle of a propulsion and fluid system.
 
Equal Opportunity Statement:
Pulivarthi Group is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture and celebrate authenticity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.