Propulsion and Fluid Systems Analyst

Propulsion and Fluid Systems Analyst Torrance, CA Job Details Full-time 13 hours ago Benefits Relocation assistance Qualifications Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) Master's degree in aerospace engineering Engineering Mechanical Engineering Aerospace Engineering Mid-level Master's degree Analysis skills Bachelor's degree ANSYS Master's degree in mechanical engineering FLUENT Propulsion systems Manufacturing Leadership 2 years Manufacturing company experience Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering Full Job Description Galaxy Technology Hires LLC -

Torrance, CA, United States Tagged:

spacecraft, air distribution, propulsion design, bachelor's degree, fluid systems, California, models, Propulsion Development, fluids analysis, Life Support System, propellant, SINDA, fluid mechanics, hydraulic, test campaign, NASA, thermo-hydraulic analysis, fluids, CFD, propulsion, liquid propellant, thermal control systems, ANSYS, FLUENT, propulsion analysis, NASTRAN, Aerospace, Master's degree, test data Propulsion/Fluid Systems Analyst Torrance, CA - Relocation Assistance Provided The Company Our client's mission is to expand humanity's frontier into the solar system and beyond. The next step on this journey is to enable manufacturing and habitation in Low Earth Orbit (LEO). Our client's plan to make this a reality is to build artificial gravity space stations. The Job Seeking a Propulsion/Fluid Systems Analyst, reporting to the Sr. Director, Propulsion Development, to support the development of the propulsion, life support, and thermal control systems that will be required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations. This will be a full-time, exempt position located onsite at our client's Torrance location. Functions Thrust chamber analysis to include conjugate heat transfer and CFD modeling of film and regenerative cooling for liquid propellant spacecraft thrusters. Life support system analysis to include CFD of air distribution systems and cabin air volumes. Planning and participating in test campaigns, and anchoring analysis with test data. Creating and reviewing dynamic system models of pressure fed systems and associated tank, valve and line sizing for Propulsion, Life Support and Thermal Control Systems. Efficiently developing analysis models with commercially available CFD programs. Developing and teaching to other engineers best practices in analysis. Presenting analysis for NASA or other certification programs. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or equivalent. 2+ years experience with CFD software packages in industry: Star-CCM+, Fluent, or equivalent. 2+ years experience with thermo-hydraulic analysis software packages in industry: SINDA/FLUINT, GFSSP, or equivalent. Preferred Skills Familiarity with structural analysis packages in industry: NASTRAN, Ansys, or equivalent. Prior experience with space hardware in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. Master's or terminal degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or equivalent. Leadership experience on an engineering or project team. Establishing analysis best practices and methodologies. Completion of certification effort for flight hardware.

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Thursday, April 2, 2026 Job # 1443 Position Contact Brandon Garrett President and Founder Houston, TX Feel free to contact Brandon directly regarding this opening at: +1 310 489 4288 Brandon Garrett is a recruiting leader that has been in the business for over 15 years. He has successfully built teams for some of the most high-caliber, cutting edge companies in the world. He has successfully recruited top-notch engineers, scientists and technical professionals within 6 of 7 continents across the globe. Some of his ambitious recruits are currently working on technology that will explore other planets and systems among our solar system, as well as launch and carry humans to the Moon and Mars, leading humanity to the next giant step in evolution, of becoming a multi-planetary species.