Lead Fluids Analyst: Cryogenic Propulsion & Space Systems

Blue Origin; Merritt Island (FL); On-site; USD 121,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match up to 5%

Stock options

Paid time off

Education Support Program

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a Lead Fluids Analyst to support TVS development for the MK2 Crewed Lander, enabling efficient thermal management of cryogenic LH2/LOX propellants on NASA’s Artemis/HLS programs.

You will lead thermo-fluids analyses from design to test, collaborating with NASA and national partners to advance spaceflight capabilities and contribute to safe, reusable lunar propulsion systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• 5+ years of thermal/fluids analysis experience.
• Proficiency with CFD tools (Thermal Desktop, Sinda/Fluent).
• Understanding of Fluid Mechanics, Heat Transfer, and Thermodynamics.
• Hands-on experience with first-order and Excel-level fluids calculations.

Responsibilities

• Generate and run thermo-fluids models of cryogenic propellant.
• Collaborate with cross-functional team to advance in-space cryogenic fluid management in propulsion systems.

Skills

Thermal/fluids analysis

CFD tools

Thermal Desktop

Sinda/Fluint

Fluid mechanics

Heat transfer

Excel calculations

Education

B.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Thermal Desktop

Sinda/Fluent

ANSYS Fluent

FLOW3D

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking a Lead Fluids Analyst to support TVS development for the MK2 Crewed Lander, enabling efficient thermal management of cryogenic LH2/LOX propellants on NASA’s Artemis/HLS programs.

You will lead thermo-fluids analyses from design to test, collaborating with NASA and national partners to advance spaceflight capabilities and contribute to safe, reusable lunar propulsion systems.