Blue Origin · 3 hours ago
Thermal Analysis Engineer III
Space Coast, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$111K/yr - $155K/yr
5+ years expBlue Origin is focused on developing reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems. The Thermal Analysis Engineer III will be responsible for performing and leading thermal analysis projects for lunar landers, contributing to the development of sustainable infrastructure for lunar transportation systems.
AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Own the delivery and quality of thermal analysis of one or more spacecraft systems/components, often including the work of several contributing analysts
Build thermal models in Thermal Desktop based on system inputs from external teams
Collect analysis inputs from stakeholders and responsible engineers
Check own work and correct errors independently
Post process analysis results to draw engineering conclusions from output data
Predict spacecraft and part temperatures across all mission phases
Identify non-compliances to thermal requirements and drive them to resolution
Perform trade studies and optimizations of thermal design solutions and collaborate with external subsystems on the trade offs
Author and publish analysis reports in various mediums to support engineering decision making
Generate and present design review content to subsystem, vehicle and business unit partners and customers, including program gated reviews
Create work plans, document progress and report status to leads and managers
Lead and mentor early-career analysis engineers
Qualification
Required
Minimum of a B.S. degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering
5 years of relevant Thermal Analysis experience
Established understanding of heat transfer fundamentals in space environment
Good understanding of common spacecraft thermal hardware
Understanding of aerospace hardware verification and validation process
Preferred
M.S. or PhD degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering
8 years of relevant Thermal Analysis experience
Strong understanding of pumped fluid loop hardware such as pumps, cold plates, radiators, valves, heat exchangers, etc. and semi-passive devices like sensors and heaters
Familiar with thermal environments of lunar missions
Experience solving a variety of thermal problems demonstrating breadth in application
Demonstrated experience in model correlation based on test results
Expert in Thermal Desktop and Sinda/Fluint, including model validation and test correlation
Proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, C/C++, FORTRAN, Matlab)
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, and 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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