Lead Scientist - Microgravity Fluidics & Capillary Systems

Revolution Space; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays & sick time

Excellent health and dental plans (80%

4% 401k matching, immediate vesting

Life insurance

Long term / Short term disability

Job summary

Revolution Space in the Boston area is seeking a Lead Scientist to drive research on microgravity fluidics, microfluidics, and capillary-driven systems. The role focuses on designing, characterizing, and optimizing fluid behavior in constrained, low-gravity environments, with cross-functional collaboration to accelerate product development.

The ideal candidate has a PhD or MS in a relevant field, 8–10+ years of experience, excellent communication, and strong documentation skills.

Qualifications

• PhD or MS in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Physics, Aerospace Engineering, Fluid Dynamics, or related field.
• 8–10+ years of relevant experience in industry, government, or advanced research.
• Experience designing and conducting complex fluidics experiments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and clear technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead R&D initiatives related to microgravity fluidics, microfluidics, and capillary flow systems.
• Design, execute, and analyze experiments involving fluid transport, wetting, surface tension, and capillary-driven systems.
• Translate theoretical fluid dynamics concepts into practical experimental solutions and prototypes.
• Collaborate with engineering, hardware, modeling, and systems teams to advance product development.
• Maintain thorough documentation, protocols, and design records; present findings to stakeholders.
• Support lab operations, testing oversight, equipment setup, calibration, and safety compliance.

Skills

Microgravity fluidics

Microfluidics

Capillary flow

Surface tension

Multiphase flow

Independent problem solving

Technical documentation

Education

PhD or MS in Mechanical Eng/Chemical Eng/Physics/Aerospace Eng/Fluid Dynamics

Tools

CFD modeling

Instrumentation & prototyping

Job description

Revolution Space in the Boston area is seeking a Lead Scientist to drive research on microgravity fluidics, microfluidics, and capillary-driven systems. The role focuses on designing, characterizing, and optimizing fluid behavior in constrained, low-gravity environments, with cross-functional collaboration to accelerate product development.

The ideal candidate has a PhD or MS in a relevant field, 8–10+ years of experience, excellent communication, and strong documentation skills.