MK1 Fluids Analyst II - Lunar Permanence

Blue Origin•Denver, WA

About The Position

The MK1 Fluids Analyst II is part of Blue Origin’s Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Moon lunar landers and related products. The role supports the MK1 Fluids subsystem by conducting thermal and fluids analysis to define subsystem performance and operations and resolve technical challenges. The analyst works across the development lifecycle, from design through build, test, and integration. Work includes capturing system inputs, constructing and validating analysis models using vehicle and component test data, performing system-level trade studies, documenting results, and presenting findings to stakeholders.

Requirements

Minimum B.S. degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering.
At least 3 years of relevant thermal/fluids analysis experience.
Experience with thermo-fluids 0D–1D modeling using Thermal Desktop Sinda/Fluint.
Understanding of fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and thermodynamics.
Hands-on experience with first-order and Excel-level fluids calculations.
Proven track record generating analysis results to support technical trades.
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.

Nice To Haves

Advanced engineering degree.
Prior spacecraft fluid systems experience.
Hydrogen and oxygen systems background.
Experience anchoring fluid analysis models to test data.
Process automation scripting skills (VBA, MATLAB, Python, FORTRAN).
Experience utilizing Jira and Windchill.
Experience modeling propulsion, gaseous, and cryogenic fluids management.
Experience modeling fluids and propulsion components, including solenoid valves, directional valves, manifolds, regulators, pumps, thrusters, feedlines, pressure vessels, and instrumentation.

Responsibilities

Generate and present design review and trade study content to subsystem and vehicle partners.
Support development of new or modification of existing thermo-fluid analysis models to represent vehicle configuration, latest interface conditions, and behaviors.
Post-process analysis results and draw engineering conclusions from output data.
Author and publish analysis reports in Windchill to support engineering decision-making.
Anchor thermo-fluid analysis models to component and vehicle test data.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
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 all regular employees working at least 20 hours per week.
Up to four weeks of paid time off per year based on weekly scheduled hours.
Up to 14 company-paid holidays.
Depending on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for bonuses and other benefits; amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and may change or be canceled.