Thermal Analyst III

Application close date:

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!  

This role is part of Advanced Concepts and Enterprise Engineering (ACE), supporting Blue Origin’s mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. The team fosters innovation and drives engineering workflows of the future, shared solutions and standards, simplicity and lower costs, and manufacturable design.

In this role you will own heat rejection systems for power system products and serve as POC for thermal design and analysis. Responsibilities include generating conceptual designs for heat rejection systems and performing design trades to inform product definition, performing system and component level thermal analysis to verify product requirements, evaluating and selecting appropriate analysis tools to find a balance between model fidelity and delivery timeline, presenting analysis results to stakeholders and providing input to program schedule. 

This role requires high level of ownership, comfort with ambiguity and an ability to find a path forward. We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment. 

Special Mentions:

• Relocation provided
• Travel expected up to 20% of the time

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering or other relevant fields.
• 2+ years of relevant experience in thermal design and analysis.
• Expertise in thermal analysis and heat transfer fundamentals.
• Familiarity with thermal analysis software (Ansys, Thermal Desktop).
• Experience developing models and post-processing using Matlab and Python.
• Familiarity with spacecraft thermal control systems and thermal environments in space.
• Familiarity working with mission design parameters to drive thermal control system requirements and design.
• Ability to effectively learn and apply novel technical concepts.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts and challenges with other engineering disciplines to drive effective decisions.
• Experience working directly with system and design engineers.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

 Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with system ownership from concept design to test execution.
• Experience with defining system boundaries and establishing boundary condition exchange process between multiple sub-models.
• Experience with material selection for thermal insulation and thermal interface applications.
• Experience in leveraging AI tools to build custom analysis models and automation scripts.
• Experience with multi-physics system modeling and multi-point optimization.
• Experience with spacecraft radiator and associated sub-system design and analysis.
• Experience with thermal testing (instrumentation, data acquisition, data processing, test to thermal model correlation).
• Experience with pumped fluid loop systems (design and analysis).
• Familiarity with heat pipe design, analysis and vehicle integration.
• Familiarity with nuclear environments and effects. 
   

 

Base Pay Range for:

CA applicants is $121,023.00 - $169,432.20
WA applicants is $121,023.00 - $169,432.20

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check

• Required for Certain Job Profiles:  Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation

• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.

• Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

Benefits

• Benefits include:  Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.

• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)

• Paid Time Off:  Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “Know Your Rights,” please see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.