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Vast

Director, Fluid Systems Analysis

Long Beach, CA · On-site

$203K - $232K/yr

Vast is looking for a Director, Fluid System Analysis , reporting to the Vice President of Fluid ... Partner with test engineering to plan and execute structural and dynamic tests, and perform ...

Vast

Director, Fluid Systems Test

Long Beach, CA

Vast is seeking an experienced and highly driven Director, Fluid Systems Test , reporting to the ... Build, mentor, and scale a multidisciplinary organization of test engineers, technicians ...

Vast

Director, Fluid Systems Test

Long Beach, CA · On-site

Establish rigorous engineering and operational processes for instrumentation, controls integration, data acquisition, calibration, configuration management, and test reporting * Lead test readiness ...

HX5 LLC

Fluid Systems Engineer

Brook Park, OH · On-site

... engineering, research and development, and technical services to clients such as NASA and the ... self-directed execution of technical tasks. Education/Experience: Mechanical, Chemical, or ...

Reaxiomatic

Staff Fluid Systems Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

... sound engineering judgment, safety, and quality. The role requires a systems-minded engineer ... The role does not initially include direct reports but requires coordination with other engineers ...

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As of Aug 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for director fluid engineering in the United States is $194,709.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $141,500.00 and $253,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Director Fluid Engineering vs Senior Fluid Engineer?

AspectDirector Fluid EngineeringSenior Fluid Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Engineering, often with leadership experienceBachelor's or Master's in Engineering, with specialized fluid dynamics knowledge
Work EnvironmentLeadership roles overseeing teams and projectsHands-on technical work, analysis, and design
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in large corporations, oil & gas, aerospace, and manufacturingCommon in engineering firms, R&D, and industrial sectors
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding leadership roles and responsibilitiesTechnical expertise and project involvement

The main difference between a Director Fluid Engineering and a Senior Fluid Engineer lies in their responsibilities and scope. The Director typically leads teams, manages budgets, and sets strategic goals, while the Senior Fluid Engineer focuses on technical design, analysis, and project execution. Both roles require strong engineering credentials, but the Director's role emphasizes leadership and management within the industry.

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Director, Fluid Systems Analysis

Vast

Long Beach, CA

Full-time

Re-posted 17 days ago

Job description

Vast is looking for a Director, Fluid System Analysis, reporting to the Vice President of Fluid Systems, to support the development of the 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 in our Long Beach location. 

Key Responsibilities 

  • Manage and lead a team of Propulsion and Thermal analysts, including hiring, mentoring, and technical development
  • Set standards for analysis methods, documentation, and best practices in a fast-paced, evolving environment
  • Expand company capabilities in analysis by validating and establishing methods and practices across structural, fluid, and thermal domains
  • Create and maintain FEA models of propulsion components to support design and certification
  • Define and review critical loads and load cases in collaboration with GNC, fluids analysis, dynamics/loads engineers and design teams
  • Mentor design and analysis engineers in analysis methods and validation via testing to review/approve component drawings with feedback
  • Partner with test engineering to plan and execute structural and dynamic tests, and perform associated analyses
  • Oversee multiphase propellant feed system and microgravity fluid behavior modeling, including vaporization, condensation, propellant acquisition and slosh dynamics
  • Guide high-pressure gas system analysis, transient flow behavior (e.g., water hammer, adiabatic compression), and thruster plume impingement studies
  • Support development and validation of propulsion fluid systems using best practices 
  • Integrate simulation results with ground and flight test data to validate models and refine designs
  • Partner closely with design, manufacturing, propulsion, thermal, and GN&C teams to ensure analysis informs critical decisions
  • Present technical findings at design reviews and contribute to NASA certification processes
  • Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions when issues arise

Minimum Qualifications

  • B.S. degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related Engineering field
  • 8+ years of relevant aerospace design and analysis experience
  • 2+ years of experience overseeing / managing a technical engineering or analysis team
  • Strong expertise in structural analysis, including FEA modeling, stress analysis, and load case development
  • Experience with thermo fluid analysis tools (CFD, 1-D system modeling, etc.)
  • Knowledge of mechanical design, manufacturing processes, and design-for-manufacturability principles

Preferred Qualifications

  • M.S. or higher in Aerospace, Mechanical, or related engineering
  • Experience in human spaceflight hardware design and analysis
  • Expertise in multiphase fluid dynamics, propellant management, and slosh modeling under low-gravity conditions
  • Experience with thermo-mechanical fatigue, fracture analysis, and spectrum loading fatigue analysis
  • Hands-on experience with high-pressure gas systems, transient fluid dynamics and heat exchangers
  • 5+ years of experience with liquid or gas  rocket engine combustion devices, including RCS design
  • Track record of leading multidisciplinary teams linking analysis predictions with test and qualification data to accelerate hardware development and certification

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