# Fluids Engineer at General Galactic

- Company: General Galactic
- What the company does: General Galactic is a space tech startup developing advanced spacecraft and propulsion systems. Backed by Space Capital.
- Company website: https://gengalactic.com
- Type: Startups
- Level: Mid level
- Location: El Segundo, CA
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $120K to $200K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-10-01
- Apply by: 2026-11-15
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/generalgalactic/jobs/4416924009?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/general-galactic-fluids-engineer/

## About the role

As a Fluids Engineer, you will work closely with a focused technical team to design and analyze critical fluids systems for our product suite, including Seldon and Dreadnought spacecraft vehicles, Genesis propulsion systems, and more. You will have extreme ownership over your work, move quickly, and operate with high agency. As we grow, there will be opportunities to expand your role with the company. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Own fluid system architecture, P&IDs, schematics, component sizing, and integration for spacecraft vehicles, propulsion systems, ground test hardware, and all associated hardware from engines to pumps and more
- Support cryogenic fluid system development, including storage, transfer, thermal isolation, boiloff management, conditioning, chilldown, and integration with spacecraft or propulsion systems
- Develop and maintain simulations, calculations, and models to guide design decisions
- Perform fluid and thermal analyses, including pressurization, transient system behavior, heat transfer, boiloff, and more
- Create drawings, interface definitions, assembly procedures, test procedures, and engineering documentation for fluid and propulsion hardware
- Plan, execute, and troubleshoot testing of fluid and propulsion systems

Tags: Engineering

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