Lunar Permanence - Mk2 - Fluid System Analyst
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Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.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!
This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin’s Blue Moon landers and related products. To further Blue Origin's mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface.As part of a hardworking team of analysts, you will conduct thermal and fluids analysis to define the performance and operations for various spaceflight systems, define hardware requirement and resolve technical challenges. We are looking for thermal/fluids engineers from intermediate to senior as we expand our portfolio of space vehicles. You will take ownership or support analysis tasks of a complex fluid system by conducting 1D-3D thermal and fluids analysis and contribute to our product life cycle process from early conceptual design through completion of the flight mission. Analysis team contributes to deriving component requirements, system test requirements, and system sizing and analyze flight or ground process. You will be responsible for documentation and maintenance of analysis inputs, models, and presenting results to stakeholders.
Minimum of BS degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
Successful candidates have more than 4-year of direct experience on Space applications Fluids & Propulsion analysis experience
Strong MATLAB programming skill is required
Strong understanding of thermal and fluid mechanics of cryogenics, hypergolics, and compressibles with relevant experience preferably in space industry (We are looking for engineers of all skill levels from beginner to advanced)
Experience with Thermal Desktop/SINDA/FLUINT
Have experience in running technical propulsion system trade studies
Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
Work closely with other cross functional team as needed (e.g., systems engineers to develop and verify requirements, Design team to support sizing and trade studies, procurement to choose the best supplier)
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.
Experience with modeling propulsion/cryogenic fluids management (storage, transfer, phase change,…)
Experience with Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) (Flow3D, CFD++, ANSYS Fluent)
Knowledge of other tools including MATLAB, Simulink, Amesim
Successful candidates typically have relevant proven experience in design and analysis of aerospace thermal systems
Advanced graduate degrees (Masters or PhD)
Proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g., MATLAB, Python, C/C++, FORTRAN)
Active/passive Thermal/Pressure Control System/component design
Base Pay Range for:
CA applicants is $121,023.00 - $169,432.20 CO applicants is $110,938.00 - $155,312.85 WA applicants is $121,023.00 - $169,432.20Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Description
- Minimum of BS degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
- Successful candidates have more than 4-year of direct experience on Space applications Fluids & Propulsion analysis experience
- Strong MATLAB programming skill is required
- Strong understanding of thermal and fluid mechanics of cryogenics, hypergolics, and compressibles with relevant experience preferably in space industry (We are looking for engineers of all skill levels from beginner to advanced)
- Experience with Thermal Desktop/SINDA/FLUINT
- Have experience in running technical propulsion system trade studies
- Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
- Work closely with other cross functional team as needed (e.g., systems engineers to develop and verify requirements, Design team to support sizing and trade studies, procurement to choose the best supplier)
- 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. -
- How much does the Lunar Permanence - Mk2 - Fluid System Analyst at Blue Origin pay?
- The posting lists a range of $111K–$169K per year. Ranges reflect what Blue Origin publicly declared on the source posting.
- Where is this Lunar Permanence - Mk2 - Fluid System Analyst role based?
- The role is based in Huntsville, AL.
- What experience does Blue Origin expect for this role?
- The posting is tagged as a senior-level role, typically 5+ years of experience. Check the requirements section for specifics.
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