Senior Thermal & Fluids Lead for Spaceflight Systems

Blue Origin LLC; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 194,121 - 271,768; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

Paid parental leave

401(k) with company match

Stock options

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC is seeking a Principal Thermal Engineer based in Seattle. This role involves supporting the thermal and fluid systems design for the New Glenn vehicle, which is central to human spaceflight. With responsibilities spanning from conceptual design to flight operations, applicants should have at least 15 years of relevant experience in thermal analysis and fluid dynamics.

The position requires expertise with specialized modeling tools and a strong commitment to quality and safety in space exploration. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in thermal or thermodynamic analysis.
• Demonstrated expertise with thermal/fluids modeling tools.
• Experience with insulation and TPS on launch and re-entry vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Support thermal and fluid system design for New Glenn.
• Coordinate analysis questions from multiple teams.
• Implement aerothermal and rocket plume heating analyses.

Skills

Thermal or thermodynamic analysis

Thermal/fluids modeling tools

MATLAB

Python

Git

Education

BS degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

MS or PhD degree

Tools

Thermal Desktop

SINDA/FLUINT

ANSYS Classic

CREO

Job description

Blue Origin LLC is seeking a Principal Thermal Engineer based in Seattle. This role involves supporting the thermal and fluid systems design for the New Glenn vehicle, which is central to human spaceflight. With responsibilities spanning from conceptual design to flight operations, applicants should have at least 15 years of relevant experience in thermal analysis and fluid dynamics.

The position requires expertise with specialized modeling tools and a strong commitment to quality and safety in space exploration. Competitive salary and benefits offered.