About this opportunity
Revolutionspace lists this Lead Scientist – Microgravity Fluidics / Microfluidics opportunity in boston, Massachusetts. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Lead Scientist – Microgravity Fluidics / Microfluidics
About Revolution Space
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.
Position Summary
Revolution Space is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Lead Scientist with deep expertise in microgravity fluidics, microfluidics, and capillary‑driven fluid systems to lead research, development, and experimental efforts for next‑generation fluidic technologies. This role will focus on the design, characterization, and optimization of fluid behavior in constrained, low‑gravity, and capillary‑dominant environments.
The ideal candidate combines strong scientific rigor with practical laboratory experience and thrives in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment. This individual must be an excellent communicator who can clearly document technical findings, guide cross‑functional teams, and solve complex engineering and scientific challenges efficiently.
This role is onsite in the Woburn/Boston Area.
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 & test oversight including guidance for equipment setup, testing, calibration, and safety compliance
Required Qualifications
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
Capillary fluid dynamics
Surface tension and wetting phenomena
Multiphase flow behavior
Demonstrated laboratory experience designing and conducting complex fluidics experiments
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to work independently
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proven ability to produce clear technical documentation and experimental reports
Comfortable operating in a fast‑paced, highly collaborative environment with shifting priorities
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
Background working with interdisciplinary engineering teams
Experience with hardware testing, validation, and system integration
Scientifically curious and hands‑on
Detail‑oriented while maintaining strong execution speed
Strong communicator capable of translating complex technical concepts clearlyAdaptable and resourceful in solving ambiguous technical problems
Collaborative leader who enjoys working across disciplines
Paid holidays, sick time and unmetered vacation
Excellent health and dental plans with 80% employer contribution
4% company matching 401(k) with immediate vesting
Life insurance
Long‑term / Short‑term disability
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicants must be U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents of the U.S., or protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or any other protected factor.
The pay range for this role is: 130,400 - 195,600 USD per year (Boston, MA)
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Worksite address
boston, MA, 02298, US
Who can apply
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