Manager, Components Engineering (Valves)

Support your team members to execute engineering tasks such as:

Design of novel cryogenic, pneumatic, proportional, and/or solenoid valves.

Perform detailed structural and thermal fluids analysis

Create and execute development and qualification test plans

Partner with Manufacturing and Supply Chain teams to produce parts at rate

7+ years of experience in fluid control devices, valves and/or mechanisms design and analysis

$160,000

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$220,000 USD

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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In this role, you will be responsible for a team of component design engineers.

You will apply your own personal technical experience to guide the designs of every fluid control device on the rocket, and you will create strong working relationships with partner teams, including: Production, Test, and Stage and Propulsion Engineering.

Manage a high-performing team of component design engineers aligned with program milestones

Define, scope, and schedule required actions to deliver qualified components to the vehicle and engine integration teams

The Components team is responsible for all fluid control devices across Terran R, from propulsion to stage systems, enabling a more integrated and informed design approach. Engineers own every aspect of multiple products and integrate with partner teams such as Propulsion, Avionics, and Stage Fluids to ensure their components function seamlessly within the scope of the broader vehicle. With design, manufacturing, and test assets co-located, you’ll see firsthand how your designs perform and can iterate quickly based on real-world data. We’re continuously advancing our products, including developing novel clean-sheet designs for upcoming vehicle and engine upgrades, while creatively improving existing designs to enhance performance, reliability, and manufacturability.