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Senior Fluidics Engineer

CompanyORBION SPACE TECHNOLOGY INC
LocationHoughton
Work ModeOn Site
PostedSeptember 12, 2026
About The Company
Orbion Space Technology is an AS-9100 certified production company that develops and manufactures revolutionary plasma propulsion systems for small satellites. Because of their fuel efficiency, Orbion’s thrusters can save spacecraft operators millions of dollars in operating costs while increasing the value of the spacecraft’s data products. Orbion has a novel manufacturing approach that enables production of plasma thrusters at the unprecedentedly high rates that are required to equip the space revolution. More than 10,000 small satellites will be launched within the next few years. These satellites will perform big data missions such as providing wireless global internet and recording detailed images of anywhere on the Earth’s surface every hour. Each of these satellites will need its own thruster, or thrusters, to maneuver in space, counteract drag, and execute a controlled re-entry at the end of the mission to avoid populating space with junk.
About the Role

Description

  

Orbion is seeking a Senior Fluidics Engineer! The Engineer will be responsible for the fluid control systems that supply propellent to Orbion’s electric spacecraft propulsion systems. These flow systems control high and low pressures of gaseous elements, flowing at very low flow rates. Leading a small team, the Senior Fluidics Engineer will be responsible for the sustaining engineering of existing pressure and flow regulation products, as well as the development of these products to support new thruster systems. 

The successful candidate will have demonstrated knowledge of fluid behavior across a wide range of pressures and temperature, understand the material issues related to flow systems in space environments, and be excited about owning a product line.


RESPONSIBILITES

  • Lead and own project engineering and team leadership efforts by establishing plans, schedules, budgets, designs, and procedures
  • Formulate and implement fluid system development and investigation activities, including laboratory testing and data analysis. 
  • Plan and lead system requirement verification efforts and test campaigns, including but not limited to, receiving inspections, acceptance tests, and qualification tests 
  • Lead efforts with suppliers and manufacturing shops to source flight components, piece-parts, and sub-assemblies 
  • Represent the company at technical conferences, trade shows, and other technical and sales functions
  • Support and mentor junior engineers
  • Perform other duties as assigned

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

  • Must meet definition of US Person
  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or directly related degree 
  • At least 4 years’ experience in a production environment (preferably in the aerospace arena) 
  • At least 2 years' experience with fluid systems or fluidics engineering
  • A solid understanding of applicable engineering principles, business practices, and experience working directly with hardware in the aerospace industry
  • Willingness to travel on occasion (<5%) 
  • Ability to collaborate in a team setting as well as be an active individual contributor 
  • Great communication skills, technical depth, breadth, and passion will enable you to work effectively with cross functional (electrical, mechanical, software, system, test) product development teams

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • A solid understanding of applicable fluidics engineering principles, business practices, and experience working directly with hardware in the aerospace industry 
  • Experience with pressure fittings, plumbing, valves, and vacuum systems
  • Experience with production drawings, configuration management, and GD&T 
  • Experience with modeling tools, including creating solid models, as well as executing and interpreting structural, thermal, fluid, and magnetic field models 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Prolonged periods of standing on concrete surfaces and at times, sitting at a desk and working on a computer
  • Must be able to lift/carry up to 40 pound loads from floor level to chest level
  • Manual dexterity to evaluate, install, and modify equipment 
  • Fine motor skills required for minute adjustments

COMPENSATION/BENEFITS: Enjoy a competitive starting pay based on your knowledge and experience. In addition to the excitement of making monumental changes to the space industry, employees enjoy a flexible work schedule, company paid health insurance, prescription drug coverage, paid time off (vacation, paid holidays, sick days), and contribution matching retirement plan. The position is full time and located in Houghton, MI. Relocation assistance is available.

Key Skills
Fluidics engineeringPressure regulationFlow regulationAerospace engineeringMechanical engineeringLaboratory testingData analysisProject engineeringTeam leadershipGD&TConfiguration managementVacuum systemsSolid modelingStructural modelingThermal modelingMagnetic field modeling
Categories
EngineeringManufacturingScience & ResearchManagement & Leadership
Benefits
Flexible work scheduleCompany paid health insurancePrescription drug coveragePaid time offPaid holidaysSick daysContribution matching retirement planRelocation assistance
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Senior Fluidics Engineer will lead a team in the sustaining engineering and development of fluid control systems for spacecraft propulsion. Responsibilities include managing project plans, budgets, and schedules while overseeing laboratory testing and supplier coordination.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
70
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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