Fluid Systems EngineerMechanical Engineer VNASA Glenn Research CenterBrook Park, Ohio HX5 is an award-winning provider of engineering, research and development, and technical services to clients such as NASA and the Department of Defense. Founded in 2004, HX5 is a fast-growing veteran and woman-owned company with locations nationwide.
HX5 is seeking a Fluid Systems Engineer to support the GEARS contract at NASA Glenn Research Center in Brook Park, Ohio. In this role, you will contribute to the design, documentation, specification, activation, and operation of the European Service Module (ESM) Pressure Control Assembly (PCA) test rig system.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:The position requires both technical depth and cross-disciplinary coordination, including collaboration with teams responsible for electrical engineering, manufacturing, integration and checkout, certification, and system operations. You will serve as a technical leader ensuring the system is developed, tested, and operated safely and effectively.
Required Knowledge and Skills: - Perform design and analysis of inert fluid and gas systems, ensuring safe operation, proper component selection, and compliance with mission requirements.
- Develop and maintain P&IDs and parts lists, including configuration control, documentation updates, and integration with broader system design artifacts.
- Create and document hazard analyses, identifying system-level and component-level risks and defining mitigation strategies.
- Design systems in accordance with applicable national consensus codes, including ASME, NFPA, and CGA standards.
- Produce manufacturing and integration documentation for fluid systems, including fabrication drawings, assembly procedures, and acceptance criteria.
- Develop operational documentation such as activation procedures, test plans, runbooks, and maintenance instructions for fluid system operation.
- Support pressure system certification, including preparation of certification packages, coordination with safety authorities, and resolution of compliance findings.
- Collaborate closely with electrical engineers, electrical technicians, and mechanical technicians to ensure seamless integration, testing, and troubleshooting of multidisciplinary systems.
Other Desired Skills:- Demonstrated creative and hands-on mechanical aptitude, with the ability to conceptualize, prototype, troubleshoot, and refine mechanical and fluid system designs.
- Strong team orientation with the ability to work independently, balancing collaborative problem-solving with self-directed execution of technical tasks.
Education/Experience:Mechanical, Chemical, or Aerospace Engineering degree with one of the following combinations of education and experience:
- Bachelor's degree with more than 20 years of experience
- Master's degree with more than 15 years of experience
- Ph.D. and more than 10 years of experience.
Other Position Requirements:- Proof of U.S. Citizenship.
- Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
HX5 offers a competitive salary and benefits package to include:- Relocation Assistance
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
- 401(k) plan with Company Match
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- Parental Leave
- Life Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Pet Insurance
HX5, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.
HX5, LLC is a Drug Free Workplace Employer.
ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE: If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a physical or mental disability, please call .
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