Fluids GSE Design Engineer III

Acara Solutions and our client located in Bertram, TX have a direct hire position available Location: Bertram, TX Job type: Direct Hire Client offers full benefits and relocation. Here's what you'd do: As a Fluids Ground Support Equipment (FGSE) Design Engineer, you will have the opportunity to leverage your creative background and expertise to help develop Firefly's next generation of launch sites, test stands, and production equipment supporting our client's entire fleet of launch vehicles and spacecraft. You will work in small collaborative groups, on fluid system design, installation, maintenance, and operation across our various facilities. This work includes preliminary and detailed design, installation, startup support, system baselining, performance analysis, and recommending upgrades. Design of ground fluid systems includes developing P&IDs, tube & pipe sizing calculations for cryogenic, multiphase, compressible & incompressible fluids, valve/fitting/component specification and selection, design for critical safety equipment, basic control philosophy for system modifications, pipe & equipment coating & insulation specification and more Manage the fabrication, installation, checkout, and operation of these systems Coordinate & plan fabrication/construction with GSE technician team, including but not limited to: Providing P&IDs and dimensional drawings for systems Generating drawings and work instructions Consideration of technician feedback in the design phase Provide on-the-ground support and direction to build teams Coordinate with and perform work according to policy, procedures and specifications established by the Ground Support Equipment design team Maintain a high level of understanding of relevant requirements, engineering codes and piping standards including launch range requirements and ASME B31.1, ASME B31.3, ANSI, API, and applicable NFPA standards Participate in and lead internal design reviews, and operations readiness reviews, as well as represent our client during external design reviews. Perform activation testing of your systems including determining test objectives, test requirements, detailed procedure writing with a focus on safety, executing test plans and procedures, and working with other teams as necessary Maintain and upgrade fluid systems as necessary, including crafting preventative maintenance plans for systems & equipment Troubleshoot fluid systems for nonconformance's, using the company's nonconformance reporting system to engineering instructions, i.e. dispositions and work steps Travel to test and launch sites, as required, to support the company objectives About Acara Solutions Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide. Job Requirements Required skills: Bachelor's Degreein mechanical engineering or aerospace engineering Minimum 5 years of experience inaerospace, R&D, or oil & gas environment. Minimum 5 years of experience inCryogenic system design or operational. Minimum5 yearsof experience influid systems, pneumatics, hydraulics or HVAC systems in a design, assembly, test, or operations capacity. Minimum 5 years of experience in design and build of ground systems (GSE) or related fluid systems including, but not limited to test environments, fluid or gas conditioning/storage, manufacturing processes, and compressible gasses Preferred skills: Experience or familiarity with building or operating distributed control systems (instrumentation, data acquisition, DCS, SCADA, etc.) Strong 3D CAD experience, preferably in Siemens NX/Teamcenter Experience developing test and operational procedures Familiarity with ASME, NASA, and SSCMAN standards related to fluid system design Minimum 7 years of recent experience in a professional setting outside the classroom with fluid systems, pneumatics, hydraulics or HVAC systems in a design, assembly, test, or operations capacity Hands-on experiencebuilding, troubleshooting, and operating complex fluid or mechanical systems Additional Information Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check and a drug screen. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the necessary employment eligibility verification form upon hire. After you apply, you may receive a call or message from our AI Talent Scout about this role or other opportunities that match your skills and preferences. AI agent role is to help speed up your hiring process by answering questions, confirming basic information, and identifying whether there's a mutual fit. The call or chat may be recorded so that our recruiting team can review it - they make all final hiring decisions, while AI agent simply helps move you forward faster. The best part? They are available 24/7, so you can connect whenever it's convenient for you. Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran. Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Acara Solutions, Inc.