CesiumAstro · 11 hours ago
Valve Design Engineer II
El Segundo, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$118K/yr - $142K/yr
2+ years expCesiumAstro is a pioneering company in communication systems for satellites and airborne platforms. They are seeking a Valve Design Engineer II responsible for designing and developing various valves, ensuring performance and reliability standards are met.
AerospaceDronesSatellite CommunicationSpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design and develop a variety of valves, including pneumoactuated, electropneumatic, electrohydraulic check valves, throttles, and regulators
Own requirements definition, architecture trades, and system-level integration for assigned subsystems
Perform CFD analyses to evaluate performance parameters such as pressure drops and hydraulic characteristics
Conduct structural and thermal FEA simulations to ensure reliability and mechanical integrity under operating conditions
Develop and execute test programs, analyze experimental data, and apply findings to optimize designs
Collaborate across mechanical, aerospace, and controls engineering teams to deliver flight-ready hardware
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
2+ years of industry experience in aerospace propulsion systems or related areas
Hands-on proficiency in CAD tools (Siemens NX, SolidWorks)
Strong expertise in Ansys CFX, Fluent, and Mechanical for simulation and analysis
Demonstrated expertise in structural or mechanical design for flight hardware
Experience in early-stage vehicle architecture and design trades
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Preferred
Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
Prior experience designing cryogenic valves for liquid rocket engines or other rocket systems
Practical experience in test bench setup and performance diagnostics
Familiarity with aerospace safety and reliability practices
Experience in a start-up or rapid development environment
Benefits
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Company
CesiumAstro
CesiumAstro provides out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space or airborne platforms.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$185.24MKey Investors
Trousdale VenturesAirbus Ventures
2024-06-18Series B· $65M
2024-02-13Series Unknown· $30M
2023-01-26Series Unknown· $2.09M
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