Sr. Thermal/Fluids Engineer - Lunar Permanence

Blue Origin; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 156,802 - 219,522; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation provided

Job summary

Blue Origin in Los Angeles, CA, is seeking a senior thermal/fluid engineer to drive component- and system-level analyses for cryocooler and heat exchanger designs. You will lead design optimization, interpret test data, and communicate how changes affect performance.

The role emphasizes mentoring early-career analysts, creating work plans, and coordinating with Blue Origin teams to ensure tests and analyses meet stringent standards. Relocation provided is possible.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, civil, aerospace, or aeronautical engineering.
• 7+ years of thermal/fluid system design, development, and analysis.
• Strong command of heat transfer and fluid flow fundamentals.
• Experience with thermal/Fluid FEA/CFD using Ansys, Thermal Desktop, or similar software.

Responsibilities

• Direct and conduct component- and system-level thermal/fluid analyses and trade studies for cryocooler, heat exchanger, and test asset design optimization.
• Communicate analytical results and effects of design changes on component and system performance.
• Review and interpret test data to assess performance and health both at the system and component level, and to anchor analytical models.
• Lead execution and delivery of design, analysis, and data reviews/reports and technical scope therein.
• Provide peer/technical reviews for thermal and fluid analyses conducted by ZBO/Lunar colleagues.
• Lead and mentor early-career thermal/fluid analysts.
• Create work plans, document progress, and report status to leads and managers.
• Assist in developing test plans and procedures for component, subsystem, and integrated cryocooler testing in collaboration with ZBO and other Blue Origin test facilities.
• Execute test procedures involving pressurized cryogenic and non-cryogenic fluid systems.
• Ensure work is completed in accordance with Blue Origin policies and procedures.

Skills

Thermal/Fluid analysis

Heat exchanger design

Ansys/CFD/Thermal Desktop

Data reduction

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, civil, aerospace, or aeronautical engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Thermal Desktop

Job description

Special Mentions

• Relocation provided

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Direct and conduct component- and system- level thermal/fluid analyses and trade studies for cryocooler, heat exchanger, and test asset design optimization
• Effectively communicate analytical results and effects of design changes on component and system performance
• Review and interpret test data to assess performance and health both at the system and component level, and to anchor analytical models
• Lead execution and delivery of design, analysis, and data reviews/reports and technical scope therein
• Provide peer/technical reviews for thermal and fluid analyses conducted by ZBO/Lunar colleagues
• Lead and mentor early-career thermal/fluid analysts
• Create work plans, document progress, and report status to leads and managers
• Assist in developing test plans and procedures for component, subsystem, and integrated cryocooler testing in collaboration with ZBO and other Blue Origin test facilities
• Execute test procedures involving pressurized cryogenic and non-cryogenic fluid systems
• Ensure work is completed in accordance with Blue Origin policies and procedures

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree in mechanical, civil, aerospace, or aeronautical engineering
• 7+ years' experience with thermal/fluid system design, development, and analysis
• Experience in heat exchanger design, analysis, and/or test
• Strong command of heat transfer and fluid flow fundamentals
• Demonstrated thermal/Fluid FEA/CFD experience using Ansys, Thermal Desktop, or similar software
• Data-reduction and analysis experience
• Strong written and interpersonal skills
• Desire to take ownership of projects
• Strong personal commitment to safety
• Ability and desire to understand complex systems, investigate and solve challenging problems, and work in a dynamic environment
• [System, machine, or skill specific requirement]
• [People leadership requirement]

Preferred Qualifications

• Product-development experience from initial requirement definition through design, analysis, build, and test
• Experience with cryogenic fluid and insulation systems and thermal analyses thereof, including parasitic heat leak analysis
• Thermodynamic cycle analysis
• Experience creating MATLAB-based thermal/fluid analysis routines, including solvers
• Experience providing peer/technical review of thermal/fluid analyses and component designs
• Experience developing, writing, and updating system- and component-level requirements
• Project-management skills

Base Pay Range for:

CA applicants is $156,802.00 - $219,522.45 CO applicants is $144,179.00 - $201,849.90 WA applicants is $156,802.00 - $219,522.45

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

Don't meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blue's Standard Background Check
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.
• Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

Benefits

• Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on "Know Your Rights," please see here.

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