MK1 Fluids Analyst III - Lunar Permanence Verified today
About the Role
This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin's Blue Moon landers. You will conduct thermal and fluids analysis to define performance and operations within the MK1 Fluids subsystem and resolve technical challenges. You will support analysis efforts through the complete development lifecycle from design through build, test, and integration.
The MK1 Lunar Lander "Endurance" will be the largest and most complex vehicle ever to land on the moon. Your second MK1 will deliver NASA's VIPER rover to the lunar south pole.
Responsibilities
- Collect analysis inputs from stakeholders and responsible engineers
- Develop new or modify existing CFD thermo-fluid analysis models of cryogenic propellant to represent vehicle configuration and behavior
- Generate and present design review and trade study content to subsystem, vehicle and business unit partners and customers
- Maintain models demonstrating impact of engine interface conditions on vehicle subsystems
- Post process analysis results to draw engineering conclusions from output data
- Author and publish analysis reports in Windchill to support engineering decision making
Minimum Qualifications
- B.S. degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering
- 4-5 years of relevant thermal/fluids analysis experience
- Experience utilizing CFD analysis tools such as ANSYS Fluent or FLOW3D
- Proven track record generating and presenting analysis results to support technical trades
- Deep understanding of fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and thermodynamics fundamentals
- Experience with cryogenic, two-phase, and/or gaseous fluid systems
Preferred Qualifications
- M.S. degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering
- 8 years of relevant aerospace experience
- Prior spacecraft fluid systems experience
- Process automation scripting skills (VBA, MATLAB, Python, FORTRAN)
- Experience with liquid Hydrogen and/or liquid Oxygen systems
- Experience utilizing Jira and Windchill
- Prior experience with fluids and propulsion components including solenoid valves, directional valves, manifolds, regulators, pumps, engines, thrusters, feedlines, pressure vessels, and instrumentation
Compensation and Location
Base pay range varies by location: CA $121,023.00 - $169,432.20; CO $110,938.00 - $155,312.85; WA $121,023.00 - $169,432.20. Other site ranges may differ.
Employment Requirements
Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
Blue's Standard Background Check is required for all positions.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance
- Paid parental leave, short and long-term disability
- 401(k) with company match of up to 5%
- Education Support Program
- Stock options for regular employees (20+ hours/week)
- Up to 4 weeks paid time off per year plus 14 company-paid holidays
- Performance bonuses may be available based on role type and job level