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Fluids Analyst/Engineer - Spacecraft Development
Silver Spring, MDMarch 31st, 2026
At MORI Associates, we partner with some of the most visionary and missioncritical organizations in the world-including NASA, JPL, DoD, and leading science and technology innovators. Since 1997, our midsized, nationwide team has been driven by a shared belief: agile, passionate, forwardthinking professionals can meaningfully advance the future of science and technology for the benefit of life on Earth and beyond.
We provide a full spectrum of highimpact services, from strategic consulting to sophisticated engineering and information systems solutions. If you're looking to apply your technical expertise to projects that push scientific boundaries and shape the future of space exploration, MORI Associates is where your next chapter begins. Role Overview
MORI Associates is seeking an exceptional Fluids Analyst/Engineer to work remotely supporting cuttingedge spacecraft development efforts, with a focus on cryogenic propellant systems. In this role, you'll join a crossfunctional team working to advance inspace cryogenic fluid management , guiding mission design, hardware configuration, and system performance for nextgeneration spacecraft.
This is an opportunity to directly influence the trajectory of aerospace innovation and contribute to technologies that will change how humanity explores the solar system. Key Responsibilities Generate, run, and refine thermofluids models of cryogenic propellant systems including Reaction Control Systems, cryogenic fluids and Helium systems used in spacecraft.
Provide engineering guidance on hardware configuration , mission concept of operations (ConOps) , and control logic optimization .
Quantitatively evaluate design alternatives, perform trade studies, and present datadriven recommendations to engineering leadership.
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to advance the stateoftheart in inspace cryogenic fluid management technologies.
Required Qualifications B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline.
5+ years of handson experience in thermalfluids analysis and mechanical component design.
Demonstrated proficiency with Thermal Desktop .
Background in analyzing cryogenic, twophase liquid systems .
Strong capability in firstorder hand calculations and Excelbased fluids analysis.
Desired Qualifications Advanced engineering degree (M.S. or Ph.D.).
CFD experience , especially with ANSYS Fluent or FLOW3D .
Experience providing actionable feedback for design iteration and optimization cycles.
Process automation/scripting capability (e.g., VBA, MATLAB, Python, FORTRAN).
Why Join MORI Associates? Work on missioncritical space programs with national impact.
Collaborate with worldclass engineers and scientists.
Solve complex technical challenges at the forefront of aerospace innovation.
Contribute to projects with longterm scientific and societal benefits.
Work Environment: Location: Remote
Project: Moon Transporter
Collaborative virtual environment with regular reviews and milestone deliverables.
Due to involvement with US government confidential systems, US citizenship or possession of a Green Card is required.
MORI Associates is an EEO/AA/Disability/Vets Employer and complies with E-Verify.
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