Blue Origin · 7 hours ago
Fluids Analyst - Lunar Permanence
Huntsville, AL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expBlue Origin is a company focused on developing reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems. They are seeking a Fluids Analyst to design and optimize the Gas Subsystem for the Lunar Transporter spacecraft, managing the complete lifecycle from requirements definition to operations.
AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Build and maintain transient fluids simulation models of the gas subsystem using Thermal Desktop FloCAD and Sinda/Fluint
Provide strategic guidance on hardware optimization, mission operations, and control logic
Lead trade studies across Gas Subsystem and neighboring subsystems
Define requirements and plan verification testing to validate hardware performance in relevant environments
Support the complete lifecycle of the Transporter vehicle from initial definition through in-flight operations
Drive design iteration through data-informed feedback and optimization
Qualification
Required
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field
5+ years of thermal/fluids analysis experience
Proficiency in Thermal Desktop FloCAD and Sinda/Fluint with strong FORTRAN user-logic skills
Deep understanding of Fluid Mechanics, Heat Transfer, and Thermodynamics
Hands-on experience with first-order and Excel-level fluids calculations
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
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
Preferred
Advanced Engineering degree
Prior spacecraft fluid systems experience
CFD expertise (ANSYS Fluent, FLOW3D)
Fluid network analysis tools (AFT Arrow/Fathom)
Experience with cryogenic, two-phase, and gaseous fluid systems
Hydrogen and oxygen systems background
Process automation scripting skills (VBA, MATLAB, Python, FORTRAN)
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.
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
Leadership Team
David Limp
Chief Executive Officer
Tim Collins
Vice President, Global Supply Chain
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