Lunar Permanence - Mk2 - Fluid System Analyst

Blue Origin; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 121,023 - 169,432; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Stock options

Paid time off

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking an engineer to perform thermal and fluids analyses for spaceflight systems, supporting design from concept through flight. The role emphasizes defining hardware requirements, conducting trade studies, and presenting results to stakeholders within the Lunar Permanence unit.

The ideal candidate has a BS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, 4+ years in space fluids/propulsion analysis, and strong MATLAB skills, with experience in Thermal Desktop/SINDA/FLUINT. U.S.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering required.
• 4+ years of direct experience in space applications fluids & propulsion analysis.
• Proficiency in MATLAB required.
• Knowledge of thermal and fluid mechanics of cryogenics, hypergolics and compressibles in space.
• Experience with Thermal Desktop/SINDA/FLUINT.
• Experience running propulsion system trade studies.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• U.S. citizen or eligible to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Conduct 1D-3D thermal and fluids analysis to define performance and operations.
• Define hardware requirements and resolve technical challenges.
• Take ownership or support analysis tasks for complex fluid systems.
• Contribute to product life cycle from concept to flight.
• Derive component requirements, system test requirements, and system sizing.
• Document and maintain analysis inputs, models and present results to stakeholders.

Skills

MATLAB programming

Thermal/fluids analysis

Education

BS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Thermal Desktop

SINDA

FLUINT

Job description

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. We are building sustainable infrastructure for transporting crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface.

As part of a hardworking team of analysts, you will conduct thermal and fluids analysis to define the performance and operations for various spaceflight systems, define hardware requirements and resolve technical challenges. You will take ownership or support analysis tasks of a complex fluid system by conducting 1D-3D thermal and fluids analysis and contribute to our product life cycle process from early conceptual design through completion of the flight mission. The analysis team contributes to deriving component requirements, system test requirements, and system sizing. You will also be responsible for documentation and maintenance of analysis inputs, models and for presenting results to stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of BS degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
• Successful candidates have more than 4-year of direct experience on Space applications Fluids & Propulsion analysis experience
• Strong MATLAB programming skill is required
• Strong understanding of thermal and fluid mechanics of cryogenics, hypergolics, and compressibles with relevant experience preferably in space industry (we are looking for engineers of all skill levels from beginner to advanced)
• Experience with Thermal Desktop/SINDA/FLUINT
• Have experience in running technical propulsion system trade studies
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
• Work closely with other cross functional team as needed (e.g., systems engineers to develop and verify requirements, Design team to support sizing and trade studies, procurement to choose the best supplier)
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with modeling propulsion/cryogenic fluids management (storage, transfer, phase change,...)
• Experience with Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) (Flow3D, CFD++, ANSYS Fluent)
• Knowledge of other tools including MATLAB, Simulink, Amesim
• Successful candidates typically have relevant proven experience in design and analysis of aerospace thermal systems
• Advanced graduate degrees (Masters or PhD)
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g., MATLAB, Python, C/C++, FORTRAN)
• Active/passive Thermal/Pressure Control System/component design

Base Pay Range: CA applicants $121,023.00 - $169,432.20; CO applicants $110,938.00 - $155,312.85; WA applicants $121,023.00 - $169,432.20.

Other site ranges may differ.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blue's Standard Background Check
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.
• Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

Benefits

• Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on "Know Your Rights," please see here.

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