Lead Spacecraft Thermal Analysis Engineer

Blue Origin; Merritt Island (FL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Origin in Merritt Island, FL is seeking an experienced Thermal Analysis Engineer to lead system-level thermal analysis for the Lunar Permanence program, focusing on the Thermal Subsystem and integration with other vehicles.

The role requires 10 years of hands-on experience with Thermal Desktop/Sinda, first-principle heat transfer, and the ability to mentor early-career engineers while delivering accurate thermal predictions.

Qualifications

• B.S. in mechanical or aerospace engineering required.
• 10 years of thermal analysis experience with Thermal Desktop/Sinda.
• Strong heat transfer knowledge for spaceflight systems.
• Experience with spacecraft thermal hardware and verification.

Responsibilities

• Lead system-level thermal analysis for the Thermal Subsystem.
• Develop and maintain modeling standards and integration across vehicles.
• Mentor early-career analysis engineers and present results.
• Document results and participate in reviews and gate processes.

Skills

Thermal analysis

System-level modeling

Leadership

Thermal Desktop

Sinda/Fluint

Heat transfer principles

Cross-team collaboration

Education

B.S. in mechanical or aerospace engineering

M.S. or PhD in mechanical or aerospace engineering

Tools

Thermal Desktop

Sinda

Fluint

Job description

Blue Origin in Merritt Island, FL is seeking an experienced Thermal Analysis Engineer to lead system-level thermal analysis for the Lunar Permanence program, focusing on the Thermal Subsystem and integration with other vehicles.

The role requires 10 years of hands-on experience with Thermal Desktop/Sinda, first-principle heat transfer, and the ability to mentor early-career engineers while delivering accurate thermal predictions.