Senior Chemical Engineer

Senior Chemical / Process Engineer, Launch Fluid Systems | San Francisco | $140,000 to $180,000

Your models usually keep a plant running. These ones launch a rocket.

Once the engines light there is no second chance. This role owns the models, controllers and automation that fuel, pressurise and launch the vehicle.

We are hiring for a launch company that has already flown, so the rookie lessons are behind them. Hardware is hot fired regularly and launch cadence is ramping up.

You will:

• Model cryogenic and fluid systems, including propellant loading, tank pressurisation and two phase flow
• Size volumes with the hardware team
• Design control loops and countdown automation sequences
• Build test automation in simulation, hardware in the loop and CI/CD
• Support live countdown from mission control

You will need:

• 5+ years modelling and controlling physical systems
• Fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, process control and PID loop design
• Dynamic simulation experience. The team uses MATLAB, Simulink and Simscape. Aspen HYSYS, gPROMS or similar backgrounds are welcome
• Advanced degree in chemical, process, mechanical or aerospace engineering, physics, or equivalent

Useful extras: cryogenics, high pressure or hazardous fluids, propulsion test stands, ground support equipment (GSE).

Senior individual contributor role, 100% launcher focused.

Apply with your resume. Darwin Space, in confidence.

Darwin Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Adam Slade