Manager, Fluids Analysis

BLUE ORIGIN

. Lead a team of fluids and propulsion analysts providing technical guidance for vehicle analysis, hardware design, and operations .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $138,181 - $211,040 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in fluids and propulsion analysis, with a strong focus on thermal-fluid calculations and modeling. Proven leadership in managing engineering teams and developing talent within the aerospace industry.

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Fluids AnalysisPropulsion SystemsCFD ModelingTeam LeadershipThermal-Fluid Calculations

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Hard Skills

ThermodynamicsHeat TransferCombustion1D ModelingFluid Network AnalysisCryogenic Propulsion SystemsVehicle Dynamics AnalysisPerformance ManagementTechnical Process ImprovementComponent Design

Soft Skills

CoachingMentoringTeam DevelopmentCommunicationProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

Thermal DesktopFluentGFSSPFloCADCustom Scripts

Certifications & Qualifications

B.S. Degree in EngineeringEngineering M.S. Preferred

Industry Keywords

Aerospace IndustryLunar Lander ProgramCryogenic SystemsFluid SystemsPropellant Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead a team of fluids and propulsion analysts providing technical guidance for vehicle analysis, hardware design, and operations
Support the Blue Origin MK1 Lunar Lander program focused on delivering cargo to the Moon
Manage the complete employee experience, including hiring, performance management, training, and career development tools
Improve technical processes, requirements, and tool development
Provide day-to-day direction to the team
Apply fluids and thermal analysis expertise to system design, component design, and propulsion
Validate and quantify uncertainty in analysis models using literature and test data
Mature internal tools and methodologies for predicting fluids behavior across pre-launch, in-space, and landing phases
Define, scope, and schedule analyses required for program execution
Ensure analysis fidelity is appropriate for each development phase
Perform thermal-fluid calculations using hand calculations, custom scripts, simple programs, network solvers, and CFD models

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of a B.S. degree in Engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical, Chemical, or Physics preferred)
5+ years of aerospace industry or related field experience, or equivalent
Ability to lead a team of engineers in a fast-paced environment
Commitment to developing engineering talent through coaching, mentoring, and growth opportunities
Deep technical fundamentals in propulsion, fluids, thermodynamics, heat transfer, and/or combustion
Experience modeling fluids and propulsion components, including solenoid valves, directional valves, manifolds, regulators, pumps, engines, thrusters, feedlines, pressure vessels, and instrumentation
Mentoring and technical leadership skills
Experience performing 1D modeling and/or CFD of compressible and incompressible flow using hand calculations or fluid network analysis tools such as Thermal Desktop, Fluent, GFSSP, FloCAD, or equivalent
Engineering M.S. preferred
2+ years of people leadership experience with 8+ direct reports preferred
5+ years of cryogenic propulsion systems experience, especially hydrogen and oxygen systems, preferred
Experience analyzing complex vehicle problems, including propellant management, dynamics, thermal stratification, and multiphase flow, preferred
Prior spacecraft fluid systems experience preferred
Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum
Required to complete Blue’s Standard Background Check

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
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 eligibility for benefits and bonuses based on role type, job level, individual contributions, and company results