Fluids Analysis Manager: Propulsion & Thermal Systems

Blue Origin; Kent (WA); Hybrid; USD 138,000 - 211,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Stock options

Education support

Paid time off

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC is seeking a Fluids Analysis Manager to lead a team performing fluids and propulsion analyses across the Lunar Permanence program. You will guide system design, validate models, and apply CFD/1D tools to both ground qualification and flight operations.

You will hire, train, and coach engineers, ensuring high-quality outputs and development opportunities. The role emphasizes technical leadership, collaboration across disciplines, and ongoing process/tool improvements to support

Qualifications

• Requires a B.S. in Engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical, Chemical, or Physics preferred).
• 5+ years aerospace or related field experience or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance for fluids and propulsion analyses across design, build, test, and operations.
• Lead a team of engineers and ensure analysis fidelity for pre-launch, in-space and landing phases.
• Develop and mentor team members, coaching and career growth.

Skills

Propulsion fundamentals

Fluids/thermodynamics

Team leadership

1D modeling/CFD

Mentoring/coaching

Education

B.S. in Engineering

M.S. preferred

Tools

Thermal Desktop

Fluent/CFD tools

Job description

Blue Origin LLC is seeking a Fluids Analysis Manager to lead a team performing fluids and propulsion analyses across the Lunar Permanence program. You will guide system design, validate models, and apply CFD/1D tools to both ground qualification and flight operations.

You will hire, train, and coach engineers, ensuring high-quality outputs and development opportunities. The role emphasizes technical leadership, collaboration across disciplines, and ongoing process/tool improvements to support