Aerothermal Engineer II — Spaceflight CFD & Loads

Blue Origin; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 138,880; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Stock options

Paid Time Off

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking an Aerothermal Analyst in Seattle to support the development of the New Glenn launch vehicle. This role involves the analysis of aerothermal behaviors and the development of predictive models. Candidates should possess a BS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and have at least 2 years of relevant experience.

The position requires expertise in CFD modeling tools and aerodynamics. Blue Origin offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in aerothermal or thermodynamic analysis.
• Strong understanding of multiple flight regimes.
• Experience deriving space vehicle aerothermal environments.

Responsibilities

• Support aerodynamic and aerothermodynamic design for various spaceflight systems.
• Develop and document aerothermodynamic models for vehicles.
• Analyze vehicle-level aerothermal and rocket plume models.

Skills

Aerothermal analysis

CFD modeling tools

Aerodynamic fundamentals

Scripting and programming

3D CAD tools

Education

BS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

MS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

CREO

LAURA

DPLR

FUN3D

US3D

Pointwise

Link3D

Ensight

Tecplot

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking an Aerothermal Analyst in Seattle to support the development of the New Glenn launch vehicle. This role involves the analysis of aerothermal behaviors and the development of predictive models. Candidates should possess a BS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and have at least 2 years of relevant experience.

The position requires expertise in CFD modeling tools and aerodynamics. Blue Origin offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.