Senior Thermal Engineer: Space Payloads & Constellations

Blue Origin

Littleton (CO)

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USD 144 000 - 202 000

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14 jours+

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Résumé du poste

Blue Origin is seeking a Senior Thermal Engineer to lead thermal design and analysis for satellite payloads and in-space constellation solutions. The role requires deep expertise in space-qualified thermal management, RF/opto-electrical components, radar systems, and cross-disciplinary design integration with payload, mechanical, avionics, and power teams.

The ideal candidate will drive design-for-manufacturability, manage thermal qualification approaches, and support multiple constellation

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, physics, or related field.
7+ years of experience in thermal engineering for aerospace systems and/or high-performance electronics.
Demonstrated experience with spaceborne thermal design, including vacuum environments, radiation heat transfer, and flight hardware qualification.
Experience with thermal modeling tools (e.g., Thermal Desktop, SINDA/FLUINT, ANSYS Icepak, or equivalent).
Knowledge of materials, coatings, and thermal interface technologies suitable for space systems.
Familiarity with environmental standards (e.g., NASA, ESA, MIL-STD) and qualification testing.
Exceptional communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to influence and guide multidisciplinary teams.
Ability and willingness to obtain and maintain a TS//SCI security clearance.
Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Responsabilités

Lead thermal design & analysis for satellite-based, high-power payloads and associated power electronics.
Develop detailed thermal models using tools such as Thermal Desktop, SINDA/FLUINT, or equivalent, covering conduction, radiation, and convection regimes as appropriate.
Define and manage thermal interfaces across payload subsystems, including radiators, heat pipes, loop heat pipes, cold plates, and structural elements.
Perform transient and steady-state thermal analyses to validate performance under mission profiles, including peak duty cycles, eclipse transitions, and worst-case environmental conditions.
Develop thermal architecture for common bus/payload configurations reused across a production block, including tailoring for orbit plane, beta angle range, and payload variant.