Blue Origin · 1 hour ago
Satellite Thermal Engineer II
Reston, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$99K/yr - $139K/yr
2+ years expBlue Origin is a company focused on developing reusable space vehicles and systems for the benefit of Earth. They are seeking a Satellite Thermal Engineer II to support thermal design and analysis for their TeraWave satellite systems, ensuring optimal performance of high-speed communications systems.
AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Support all aspects of thermal/fluids design for TeraWave satellite systems as part of a small, hard-working, and accomplished team of experts
Design and implement thermal control systems for TeraWave satellite constellation, including radiators, multi-layer insulation, heat pipes, and other passive/active thermal control components
Develop detailed thermal models using industry-standard tools like Thermal Desktop to predict spacecraft thermal behavior in the space environment
Perform thermal analysis for LEO and MEO satellite configurations to ensure optimal performance of TeraWave's high- speed communications systems
Integrate third-party thermal models into Blue Origin satellite models
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish thermal requirements and ensure thermal compatibility with other subsystems
Develop thermal loads from first principles, literature, and experiment
Support configuration development, detailed design, and verification activities
Analyze thermal test data and correlate with thermal models to validate design performance
Support thermal vacuum testing campaigns for TeraWave satellite hardware
Develop thermal control procedures for spacecraft operations in various mission phases
Troubleshoot thermal issues during integration and test phases
Document and maintain analysis inputs, models, and results according to Blue Origin standards
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
2+ years of experience in spacecraft thermal engineering or related thermal control systems
Proficiency with thermal modeling software (e.g., Thermal Desktop, SINDA/FLUINT)
Experience with thermal analysis of spacecraft systems and components
Knowledge of heat transfer principles and thermal control techniques for space applications
Familiarity with spacecraft thermal testing methodologies, including thermal vacuum testing
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and documentation abilities
Preferred
Extensive experience with logic-heavy Thermal Desktop models
Experience with thermal design for satellite constellations or communications satellites
Knowledge of optical communications systems and their thermal requirements
Experience with thermal-structural coupled analysis
Knowledge of advanced thermal control technologies (e.g., loop heat pipes, cryocoolers)
Familiarity with knowledge capture systems, integrated engineering tools and rapid development processes
Knowledge in the use of 3D CAD tools
Understanding of spacecraft thermal control systems and technologies
Knowledge of space environment effects on thermal performance
Benefits
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%
Education Support Program
Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours
Up to 14 company-paid holidays
Company
Blue Origin
Blue Origin is an aerospace company that focuses on lowering the cost of spaceflight and helping to explore the solar system.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$185.35MKey Investors
NASAUnited States Space Force
2024-02-20Secondary Market
2024-01-24Undisclosed· $18M
2021-12-03Grant· $130M
Leadership Team
David Limp
Chief Executive Officer
Tim Collins
Vice President, Global Supply Chain
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