Lead Scientist – Microgravity Fluidics/Microfluidics

Responsibilities

• Lead scientific research and development initiatives related to microgravity fluidics, microfluidics, and capillary flow systems
• Design, execute, and analyze experiments involving fluid transport, wetting phenomena, surface tension effects, and capillary-driven systems
• Translate theoretical fluid dynamics concepts into practical experimental solutions and prototypes
• Collaborate closely with engineering, hardware, modeling, and systems teams to advance product and technology development
• Maintain clear and thorough technical documentation, experimental protocols, reports, and design records
• Present technical findings and recommendations to internal stakeholders
• Support laboratory operations and test oversight including equipment setup, testing, calibration, and safety compliance

Requirements

• PhD or MS in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Physics, Aerospace Engineering, Fluid Dynamics, or related scientific discipline
• 8–10+ years of relevant industry, government, or advanced research experience
• Strong background in microgravity fluidics, microfluidic systems, capillary fluid dynamics, surface tension, and multiphase flow behavior
• Demonstrated laboratory experience designing and conducting complex fluidics experiments
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting aerospace, spaceflight, or reduced-gravity research programs
• Familiarity with CFD modeling or fluid simulation tools
• Experience with prototype development and instrumentation
• Experience with hardware testing, validation, and system integration

Benefits

• Paid holidays, sick time and unmetered vacation
• Excellent health and dental plans with 80% employer contribution
• 4% company matching 401k with immediate vesting
• Life insurance
• Long term / Short term disability

About the Company

At Revolution Space we're building advanced space systems for the 21st century. Every employee at Revolution Space works on projects that are critical to our company’s future by ensuring our products work on orbit every time.