Head of Thermal Systems Architecture - Space Launch

Blue Origin; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 218,000 - 306,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a leader for the New Glenn LSA Thermal Analysis group. You will set technical direction, manage staffing, and ensure accurate thermal environments for a heavy-lift vehicle. This role drives risk management and collaboration with program leaders to deliver high-quality analysis.

You will mentor engineers, oversee technical reviews, and maintain analysis models and data books throughout design, flight, and sustaining phases.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a mechanical or aerospace engineering background with strong thermal analysis skills.
• Leadership of engineering teams or major technical programs is required.
• Experience communicating complex technical information to leaders is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the New Glenn LSA Thermal Analysis group across lifecycle stages.
• Define scope, manage risk, and deliver results on schedule.
• Develop and mentor engineers, oversee reviews and data books.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical/aerospace engineering

Master's or doctoral degree

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Git

Thermal Desktop

SINDA/FLUINT

ANSYS

Creo

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking a leader for the New Glenn LSA Thermal Analysis group. You will set technical direction, manage staffing, and ensure accurate thermal environments for a heavy-lift vehicle. This role drives risk management and collaboration with program leaders to deliver high-quality analysis.

You will mentor engineers, oversee technical reviews, and maintain analysis models and data books throughout design, flight, and sustaining phases.