Fluids Design Engineer III (GSE)

Job#: 3033082

Job Description:

Fluids Ground Support Equipment Design Engineer III Location:

Briggs, Texas (Onsite)

Employment Type:

Direct Hire / Permanent Relocation Assistance Offered (5-15K),

Generous Bonus Program Industry :

Aerospace (Space and Launch Systems) Company Overview This is an opportunity to join an end-to-end space transportation company on a mission to enable our world to launch, land, and operate in space. The company's launch vehicles, lunar landers, and orbital vehicles provide government and commercial customers with full mission services from low Earth orbit to the surface of the Moon and beyond. We are looking for passionate, hardworking innovators to join our team. Role Overview As a Fluids Ground Support Equipment (FGSE) Design Engineer, you will leverage your expertise to help develop the next generation of launch sites, test stands, and production equipment. You will work in small, collaborative groups on fluid system design, installation, maintenance, and operation across various facilities. This work includes preliminary and detailed design, installation, startup support, system baselining, performance analysis, and recommending upgrades. Key Responsibilities Design ground fluid systems, including developing P&IDs, performing tube and pipe sizing calculations, and selecting components. Manage the fabrication, installation, checkout, and operation of these systems. Coordinate and plan fabrication and construction with the GSE technician team by providing drawings, generating work instructions, and scheduling work. Provide on-the-ground support and direction to build teams. Maintain a high level of understanding of relevant engineering codes and piping standards, including

ASME B31.1, ASME

B31.3, ANSI, API, and applicable NFPA standards. Participate in and lead internal and external design reviews. Perform activation testing of systems, including writing detailed procedures with a focus on safety. Maintain and upgrade fluid systems, including creating preventative maintenance plans. Troubleshoot fluid systems for non-conformances. Travel to test and launch sites as required to support company objectives (approximately 30%).

Required Qualifications Education:

A Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related engineering discipline is required.

Experience:

5+ years of recent professional experience with fluid systems, pneumatics, and hydraulics systems in a design, assembly, test, or operations capacity. Direct experience with the design and build of ground systems (GSE) or related fluid systems is necessary. Experience in an aerospace, R D, or oil & gas environment is also required. Cryogenic system design or operational experience is necessary.

Skills:

A strong understanding of first-principles in fluids, heat transfer, and thermodynamics is required. Candidates must be capable of balancing detailed design tasks with project management tasks, including budgeting and scheduling. The ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a fast-paced environment is essential. Preferred Qualifications 7+ years of recent professional experience with fluid systems, pneumatics, hydraulics systems. Experience or familiarity with building or operating distributed control systems (e.g., instrumentation, data acquisition, DCS, SCADA). 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. Hands-on experience building, troubleshooting, and operating complex fluid or mechanical systems. This employer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at or . Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview:

Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.