Fluids Analyst II - Lunar Permanence

Blue Origin LLC; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Parental leave

401(k) with company match

Education support

Paid time off

Stock options

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a Fluids Analyst in Huntsville to own the Gas Subsystem design for the Lunar Transfer Stage. You will build transient models and guide hardware optimization from concept through operations.

The role requires 3+ years in thermal/fluids analysis, proficiency with Thermal Desktop FloCAD and Sinda/Fluint, and strong FORTRAN skills. Spacecraft experience is a plus, and multiple benefits accompany this position.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of thermal/fluids analysis experience.
• Proficiency in Thermal Desktop FloCAD and Sinda/Fluint with FORTRAN skills.
• Knowledge of Fluid Mechanics, Heat Transfer and Thermodynamics.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain transient fluids simulation models of the gas subsystem.
• Provide guidance on hardware optimization and mission operations.
• Lead trade studies across Gas Subsystem and related areas.
• Define requirements and plan verification testing for hardware.

Skills

Thermal/fluids analysis

Fluid mechanics

Heat transfer

PRO/ FORTRAN

Analytical modeling

Data-informed optimization

Python/MATLAB

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Thermal Desktop FloCAD

Sinda/Fluint

ANSYS Fluent

FLOW3D

AFT Arrow/Fathom

Job description

Application close date:Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin’s Blue Moon landers and related products. To further Blue Origin's mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface.Blue Origin is hiring a Fluids Analyst to design and optimize the Gas Subsystem for the Lunar Transfer Stage spacecraft. You'll own the complete lifecycle—from requirements and interface definition through conceptual design, detailed design, component development, assembly, verification testing, and operations. This is a high-impact role where your thermal/fluids expertise directly supports humanity's return to the Moon.Responsibilities include but are not limited to:Build and maintain transient fluids simulation models of the gas subsystem using Thermal Desktop FloCAD and Sinda/FluintProvide strategic guidance on hardware optimization, mission operations, and control logicLead trade studies across Gas Subsystem and neighboring subsystemsDefine requirements and plan verification testing to validate hardware performance in relevant environmentsSupport the complete lifecycle of the Transporter vehicle from initial definition through in-flight operationsDrive design iteration through data-informed feedback and optimizationMinimum Qualifications:B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field3+ years of thermal/fluids analysis experienceProficiency in Thermal Desktop FloCAD and Sinda/Fluint with strong FORTRAN user-logic skillsDeep understanding of Fluid Mechanics, Heat Transfer, and ThermodynamicsHands-on experience with first-order and Excel-level fluids calculationsDesired Qualifications:Advanced Engineering degreePrior spacecraft fluid systems experienceCFD expertise (ANSYS Fluent, FLOW3D)Fluid network analysis tools (AFT Arrow/Fathom)Experience with cryogenic, two-phase, and gaseous fluid systemsHydrogen and oxygen systems backgroundProcess automation scripting skills (VBA, MATLAB, Python, FORTRAN)Culture StatementDon’t meet all desired requirements? 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