Lead Thermal Systems Engineer - Spaceflight

Blue Origin; Florida; On-site; USD 190,458 - 266,641; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid parental leave

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off: up to four weeks per year

Stock Options for regular employees

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking an experienced engineer to support the development of New Glenn, a heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle. Successful candidates will have a strong background in thermal and fluid systems and a minimum of 15 years of applicable experience. This role involves extensive analysis and collaboration with a passionate team.

If you have a BS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and a strong command of thermal modeling tools, we encourage you to apply and contribute to our vision of human spaceflight.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years of experience in thermal or thermodynamic analysis.
• Experience reviewing and critiquing models developed by junior engineers.
• 20+ years experience preferred for senior roles.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and operations of New Glenn.
• Conduct thermal and fluid system design analysis.
• Coordinate analysis questions with multiple teams.
• Document and maintain analysis inputs and results.

Skills

Thermal or thermodynamic analysis

Thermal/fluids modeling tools

Reviewing and critiquing models

MATLAB

Python

3D CAD tools (CREO preferred)

Education

BS degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

MS or PhD degree

Tools

Thermal Desktop

SINDA/FLUINT

ANSYS Classic

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking an experienced engineer to support the development of New Glenn, a heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle. Successful candidates will have a strong background in thermal and fluid systems and a minimum of 15 years of applicable experience. This role involves extensive analysis and collaboration with a passionate team.

If you have a BS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and a strong command of thermal modeling tools, we encourage you to apply and contribute to our vision of human spaceflight.