Senior Thermal Systems Analysis Lead for Spacecraft

Blue Origin; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 157,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a Senior Thermal Analysis Engineer in Washington to lead system-level thermal analysis for the Lunar Permanence program. You will own the delivery of thermal models, coordinate with Thermal Systems Engineers, and guide modeling standards across the vehicle.

Strong leadership and advanced Thermal Desktop/Sinda expertise are essential. Responsibilities include building and integrating detailed system models, driving case matrices, and presenting findings to review boards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in mechanical or aerospace engineering.
• 10 years of relevant Thermal Analysis experience using Thermal Desktop/Sinda.
• Advanced knowledge of first-principle heat transfer and its application to spaceflight systems.
• In-depth knowledge of spacecraft thermal hardware and performance characteristics.
• Expert-level proficiency in thermal analysis using Thermal Desktop and Sinda/Fluint.
• Experience in thermal system requirement verification via analysis products.
• Ability to earn trust and contribute to a culture of inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Drive the approach and quality of system-level thermal analysis for the Thermal Subsystem.
• Own the delivery of thermal analysis of the spacecraft system including when interfacing with other vehicles.
• Develop and maintain approaches and processes for consistent modeling standards and system model integration.
• Support the thermal design and architecture of the vehicle in coordination with Thermal Systems Engineers and subsystems counterparts.
• Build thermal models in Thermal Desktop/Sinda based on inputs from external teams.
• Integrate submodels from multiple contributing thermal analysts into a detailed system model.
• Lead and mentor early-career analysis engineers.

Skills

Thermal Desktop/Sinda

Heat transfer fundamentals

Spaceflight thermal

Team leadership

Modeling and analysis

Collaboration

Education

B.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

M.S. or PhD in mechanical or aerospace engineering

Ten years thermal analysis experience

Tools

Thermal Desktop

Sinda/Fluint

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking a Senior Thermal Analysis Engineer in Washington to lead system-level thermal analysis for the Lunar Permanence program. You will own the delivery of thermal models, coordinate with Thermal Systems Engineers, and guide modeling standards across the vehicle.

Strong leadership and advanced Thermal Desktop/Sinda expertise are essential. Responsibilities include building and integrating detailed system models, driving case matrices, and presenting findings to review boards.