Fluid Systems Engineer

Fluid Systems Engineer (Senior Member of Technical Staff - Aeronautical and Mechanical Engineering) This role is located onsite in El Segundo, CA. What You’ll Be Doing Conduct analysis, modeling, planning, and review functions associated with fluid systems characterization of space, launch, and reentry vehicles. Assess steady and transient internal flows in vehicle components/sub‑systems for both single‑phase and/or multi‑phase states. Participate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to resolve technical issues. Perform day‑of‑launch activities at on‑site facilities and national launch sites. Support on‑site and off‑site technical interchange meetings, review of contractor analyses, as well as hardware and mission assurance reviews. Maintain technical currency and stay abreast of advances in fluid mechanics technologies related to space, launch, and reentry vehicles. Provide objective technical viewpoints to government and civil customers. Work closely with program offices and interface with contractors, government personnel, research laboratories, and academia. What You Need to be Successful Minimum Requirements: Master’s degree from an accredited college/university program in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering or related discipline. 5 years of academic research or applicable professional industry experience in fluid mechanics. Familiarity with compressible and incompressible flow theory. Experience in use of analytical methods and computational fluid dynamics. Willingness to travel domestically approximately 20% of the time. Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required. How You Can Stand Out PhD degree in aerospace, aeronautical, or mechanical engineering or related discipline. Graduate‑level coursework in hydraulics, pneumatics, thermodynamics, heat transfer, mass transfer, free‑surface flows, incompressible flows, and compressible flows. Experience in fluid networks, liquid propulsion systems, cryogenics, and slosh analysis. Experience in use of experimental methods, hardware, and instrumentation. Compensation Competitive compensation package based on performance and experience. Salary range: $100,300.00 - $150,400.00. Pay Basis: Annual. Benefits Comprehensive health care and wellness plans. Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation. Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options. 401(k) Plan with company match of up to 12% and immediate vesting. Flexible spending accounts. Variable pay program for exceptional contributions. Relocation assistance. Professional growth and development programs. Education assistance programs. Inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect. Equal Opportunity Commitment The Aerospace Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr aero