Fluids Analyst II – Lunar Permanence

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. Conduct thermal and fluids analysis to define performance and operations within the MK1 Fluids subsystem .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $90,934 - $138,880 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in thermal and fluids analysis, including 0D-1D modeling and validation of models based on test data. Proficient in generating analysis results to support technical trades and capable of documenting and presenting findings to stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Thermo-Fluids AnalysisThermal Desktop Sinda/FluintFluid MechanicsHeat TransferProcess Automation Scripting

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Hard Skills

Thermo-Fluids Analysis0D-1D ModelingFluid MechanicsHeat TransferThermodynamicsExcel-Level Fluids CalculationsModeling Propulsion FluidsHydrogen and Oxygen SystemsFluid Analysis Model ValidationAnalysis Report Authoring

Soft Skills

Problem SolvingTechnical CommunicationStakeholder Engagement

Tools & Technologies

Thermal Desktop Sinda/FluintVBAMATLABPythonFORTRANJiraWindchill

Industry Keywords

Thermal AnalysisFluids AnalysisSpacecraft Fluid SystemsCryogenic Fluids ManagementEngineering Decision-Making

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonVBA

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct thermal and fluids analysis to define performance and operations within the MK1 Fluids subsystem
Resolve technical challenges
Support analysis efforts through the complete development lifecycle from design through build, test, and integration
Capture system inputs
Validate models based on vehicle and component test data
Construct and vet analysis models
Perform system-level trade studies
Document results and present them to stakeholders
Generate and present design review and trade study content for future SNs to subsystem and vehicle partners
Develop new or modify existing thermo-fluid analysis models to represent vehicle configuration, latest interface conditions, and behaviors
Post-process analysis results to draw engineering conclusions from output data
Author and publish analysis reports in Windchill to support engineering decision-making

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of a B.S. degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering
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
Advanced engineering degree preferred
Prior spacecraft fluid systems experience preferred
Hydrogen and oxygen systems background preferred
Experience anchoring fluid analysis models to test data preferred
Process automation scripting skills (VBA, MATLAB, Python, FORTRAN) preferred
Experience utilizing Jira and Windchill preferred
Experience with modeling propulsion, gaseous, and cryogenic fluids management preferred
Experience modeling fluids and propulsion components including solenoid valves, directional valves, manifolds, regulators, pumps, thrusters, feedlines, pressure vessels, and instrumentation preferred
Required to complete Blue’s Standard Background Check

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
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
Stock options for all regular employees working at least 20 hours/week
Up to four weeks of paid time off per year based on weekly scheduled hours
Up to 14 company-paid holidays
Potential benefits and bonuses based on role type, job level, individual contributions, and company results