Blue Origin · 1 day ago
Fluids Systems Designer - Lunar Permanence
Denver, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$111K/yr - $169K/yrBlue Origin is a company focused on developing reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems. They are seeking a Fluids Systems Designer to lead the design and delivery of fluids systems for the Cargo Lunar Lander, involving the entire life cycle from system definition to operations. The role requires collaboration and communication skills to ensure the successful integration of fluid systems in space vehicles.
AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Build and maintain transient fluids simulation models of the subsystem in the spacecraft primarily using Matlab
Optimize hardware configuration, mission conops and control logic to drive overall vehicle performance
Drive requirements definition and test planning to validate system performance in relevant environments
Lead trade studies across the vehicle in a multi-functional capacity representing the Fluids Subsystem
Project planning for iterative design cycles and integrated schedules leading to hardware delivery
Support internal and external gated reviews, documenting design maturation
Qualification
Required
B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
Demonstrated experience in fluids design and analysis
Strong understanding of Fluid Mechanics, Heat Transfer and Thermodynamics
Strong ability and desire to analyze complex systems and deliver solutions to problems passionate about achieving specific outcomes
Highly knowledgeable of systems engineering practices, integration processes, and mission/safety critical systems
Excellent verbal, written, and graphical communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast paced, dynamic work environment
Preferred
Prior experience on spacecraft fluid systems
CFD experience (ANSYS Fluent and FLOW3D preferred)
Knowledge of standard installation and fabrication methods of fluid systems (tube stock, fittings, connections, fasteners, welding, etc.)
Experience with hydrogen and oxygen systems
Direct experience providing feedback for design iteration and optimization
Process automation experience using scripting (VBA, Matlab, Python, FORTRAN, etc.)
Benefits
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%
Education Support Program
Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours
Up to 14 company-paid holidays
Company
Blue Origin
Blue Origin is an aerospace company that focuses on lowering the cost of spaceflight and helping to explore the solar system.
Founded in 2000
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$185.35MKey Investors
NASAUnited States Space Force
2024-02-20Secondary Market
2024-01-24Undisclosed· $18M
2021-12-03Grant· $130M
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David Limp
Chief Executive Officer
Tim Collins
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