Thermal Analysis Engineer II - MK1 Lunar Lander

Blue Origin; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Life insurance (basic & supplemental)

Paid parental leave

401(k) with company match (up to 5%)

Education support program

Stock options for regular employees

Paid time off

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a Thermal Analyst for the MK1 Lunar Lander program. You will collect inputs from engineers, build and modify thermal models, and evaluate performance across launch to lunar surface conditions. Strong communication and collaboration are essential as you deliver analysis reports for design reviews.

The role requires a B.S. in mechanical or aerospace engineering, 2+ years in thermal engineering, and familiarity with Thermal Desktop and Sinda/Fluint.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering or equivalent.
• 2+ years of relevant Thermal Engineering/Analysis experience.
• Experience in thermal and fluid design fundamentals.
• Demonstrated thermal analysis skills.
• Familiarity with Thermal Desktop and Sinda/Fluint.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive relationships.

Responsibilities

• Collect analysis inputs from stakeholders and responsible engineers from vehicle and hardware teams.
• Develop new or modified thermal analysis models to represent vehicle configuration and behavior.
• Create analysis cases to evaluate vehicle thermal performance in worst case conditions.
• Analyze component and assembly thermal performance using a broad spectrum of analysis techniques from classical hand calculations to Thermal Desktop models.
• Post process analysis results to draw engineering conclusions from output data.
• Author and publish analysis reports in various mediums to support engineering decision making.
• Generate and present design review content to subsystem, vehicle and business unit partners and customers.

Skills

Thermal analysis

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

B.S. in mechanical or aerospace engineering

Tools

Thermal Desktop

Sinda/Fluint

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking a Thermal Analyst for the MK1 Lunar Lander program. You will collect inputs from engineers, build and modify thermal models, and evaluate performance across launch to lunar surface conditions. Strong communication and collaboration are essential as you deliver analysis reports for design reviews.

The role requires a B.S. in mechanical or aerospace engineering, 2+ years in thermal engineering, and familiarity with Thermal Desktop and Sinda/Fluint.