Mechanical Engineer - Microfluidics & Thermal Systems (Level I, II, or Senior)

beBee, Inc.; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

beBee, Inc. seeks a systems engineer to design, build, and test microfluidic and thermal systems for automated research payloads. You will model performance, develop hardware prototypes, and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure mission success in challenging environments.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor's degree in engineering, with hands-on experience in fluidic or thermal design, CFD simulations, and SolidWorks-based prototyping. This on-site role is based in Lexington, KY.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Experience with fluidic or thermal system design and analysis.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software and CFD; hands-on hardware integration.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and test microfluidic and thermal systems for automated research payloads in microgravity.
• Model system performance.
• Develop hardware prototypes.
• Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to ensure mission success.

Skills

Microfluidics

Thermal systems

Fluid mechanics

Heat transfer

Thermodynamics

Mechanical design

Prototyping

Hardware integration

Troubleshooting

Pressure systems

System performance modeling

Material compatibility

Contamination control

3D CAD software

Education

Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline

Tools

SolidWorks

CFD

Job description

The engineer will design, build, and test microfluidic and thermal systems for automated research payloads in microgravity. Responsibilities include modeling system performance, developing hardware prototypes, and collaborating across multidisciplinary teams to ensure mission success.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline and possess experience with fluidic or thermal system design and analysis. Proficiency in 3D CAD software, simulation tools like CFD, and hands-on hardware integration is required.

Key Skills

Microfluidics, Thermal systems, SolidWorks, CFD, Fluid mechanics, Heat transfer, Thermodynamics, Mechanical design, Prototyping, Hardware integration, Troubleshooting, Pressure systems, CAD software, System performance modeling, Material compatibility, Contamination control