Pumps Fluids Analyst Sr – Lunar Permanence

Blue Origin; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Blue Origin in Los Angeles seeks a Senior Fluid/CFD Engineer to join the Lunar Core Components Pumps team. You will perform fluid analysis on pump components, provide design guidance to engineers, and support the full product lifecycle from CAD to flight-qualified hardware.

You will lead a small team, apply CFD tools (Ansys Fluent/CFX, Workbench) and thermal analyses, and work with NASA requirements. A MS in Mechanical/Aerospace and 5+ years of experience are required; strong collaboration and a

Qualifications

• MS degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in thermal and/or fluids analysis and mechanical component design.
• 3+ years of experience with Ansys CFX, Ansys Fluent, Workbench, or other CFD analysis software.
• 2+ years of experience with thermal desktop, FloCAD, or other thermal analysis software.
• Experience with a wide variety of manufacturing methods, material selection, testing, characterization, and allowable development.

Responsibilities

• Perform fluid analysis on Lunar vehicle components (pumps).
• Provide design recommendations to Responsible Engineers for optimal pump design.
• Apply analysis tools and methodologies to design and analyze primary flowpath performance at various stages of the product lifecycle.
• Generate and run secondary flow analysis models and provide design feedback.
• Provide test support to anchor analytical models and assist in product development.
• Lead a small team in fluid analysis and support full lifecycle activities.

Skills

Fluid analysis

Thermal analysis

Mechanical design

CFD software

Leadership

Education

MS in Mechanical/Aerospace

Tools

Ansys CFD

Ansys Workbench

FloCAD

Thermal Desktop

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!

Overview

This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin’s Blue Moon landers and related products. You will be a key member of the Lunar Core Components Pumps team, performing fluid analysis on Lunar vehicle components (pumps) and providing design guidance to Responsible Engineers to create more optimal pump designs. Your work will support the full product lifecycle, from initial CAD model to flight‑qualified hardware installed on a Lunar vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Perform fluid analysis on Lunar vehicle components (pumps)
• Provide design recommendations to Responsible Engineers for optimal pump design
• Apply analysis tools and methodologies to design and analyze primary flowpath performance at various stages of the product lifecycle
• Generate and run secondary flow analysis models and provide design feedback
• Provide test support to anchor analytical models and assist in product development
• Offer expert guidance on pump design and quantify performance across multiple environments
• Optimize pump designs for efficiency, power consumption, system integration, manufacturability, cost, mass, leakage, and reliability
• Lead a small team in fluid analysis
• Support the complete life cycle of the pumps: definition, interfaces, conceptual design, detailed design, component development, assembly, verification, and operation
• Apply technical expertise, leadership, communication, and dedication to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight

Qualifications

• M.S. degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in thermal and/or fluids analysis and mechanical component design
• 5+ years of experience with classical hand calculations for thermal and/or fluids analysis based on common aerospace reference materials (Shigley, Bruhn, Roark, etc.)
• 3+ years of experience with Ansys CFX, Ansys Fluent, Workbench, or other CFD analysis software
• 2+ years of experience with thermal desktop, FloCAD, or other thermal analysis software
• Experience with a wide variety of manufacturing methods, material selection, testing, characterization, and allowable development

Desired

• Experience analyzing cryogenic components
• Experience with script automation in Ansys Workbench
• Experience working on human‑rated space hardware
• Experience working with NASA requirements

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision; basic and supplemental life insurance; paid parental leave; short‑ and long‑term disability; 401(k) with company match up to 5%; and an Education Support Program
• Stock options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours per week)
• Paid Time Off: Up to four weeks per year based on scheduled hours, and up to 14 company‑paid holidays
• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for bonus and additional benefits per company discretion

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check
• Additional checks may be required for certain job profiles (e.g., Defense Biometric Identification System, CDL driver requirements, Merchant Mariner Credential)

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 workforce. We provide all qualified applicants with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and employment terms, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or other protected status. For more information on your rights, please refer to our policies or contact our EEO compliance office.