Thermal Systems Analysis Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Stock options

Paid time off

Job summary

Blue Origin in Seattle, WA seeks an experienced Thermal Analysis Engineer to drive system-level analyses for the Thermal Subsystem of the Lunar Permanence program. You will own end-to-end thermal modeling and coordinate with Thermal Systems Engineers and vehicle teams to ensure robust designs across mission phases.

The role requires expert use of Thermal Desktop and Sinda, deep first-principle heat transfer knowledge, and a track record in aerospace thermal hardware. U.S.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a B.S. degree 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, including performance characteristics and limitations.
• Expert-level proficiency in thermal analysis using Thermal Desktop and Sinda/Fluint.
• Experience in thermal system requirement verification via analysis products.

Responsibilities

• Drive the approach and quality of the 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, Thermal design scope owners, and vehicle subsystem 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.
• Understand driving thermal requirements and environments and their relationship across the vehicle and thermal subsystem.
• Manage complete analysis case set matrix as well as identifying driving/bounding cases for minimum viable analysis case sets.
• Develop logic blocks to model components of the thermal control architecture.
• Predict and review spacecraft component temperatures and heater power across all mission phases and drive design recommendations.
• Identify non-compliances to thermal requirements and drive them to resolution.
• Perform trade studies and optimizations of thermal design solutions and collaborate with external teams on the trade offs.
• Document thermal analysis results and present at internal review boards and program gated reviews.
• Enforce model version control process to ensure proper review and consistent model use for generating thermal predictions.
• Develop and evaluate the quality of simplified system models to perform analysis trade studies requiring quick turnaround times.
• Ensure consistency between detailed and simplified models.
• Understand subsystem scope responsibility and advocate against scope creep.
• Lead and mentor early-career analysis engineers.

Skills

Thermal analysis

Thermal Desktop/Sinda

Heat transfer

System modeling

Mentoring

U.S. citizenship

Education

B.S. in mechanical or aerospace engineering

M.S./PhD preferred

Tools

Thermal Desktop

Sinda

Fluint

Job description

Application close date: Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin’s Blue Moon landers and related products. To further Blue Origin's mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface.

Responsibilities

• Drive the approach and quality of the 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, Thermal design scope owners, and vehicle subsystem 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
• Understand driving thermal requirements and environments and their relationship across the vehicle and thermal subsystem
• Manage complete analysis case set matrix as well as identifying driving/bounding cases for minimum viable analysis case sets
• Develop logic blocks to model components of the thermal control architecture
• Predict and review spacecraft component temperatures and heater power across all mission phases and drive design recommendations
• Identify non-compliances to thermal requirements and drive them to resolution
• Perform trade studies and optimizations of thermal design solutions and collaborate with external teams on the trade offs
• Document thermal analysis results and present at internal review boards and program gated reviews
• Enforce model version control process to ensure proper review and consistent model use for generating thermal predictions
• Develop and evaluate the quality of simplified system models to perform analysis trade studies requiring quick turnaround times.
• Ensure consistency between detailed and simplified models
• Understand subsystem scope responsibility and advocate against scope creep
• Lead and mentor early-career analysis engineers

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of a B.S. degree 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, including their performance characteristics and limitations
• 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, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• M.S. or PhD degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering
• 12 years of relevant Thermal Analysis experience
• Strong understanding of pumped fluid loop hardware such as pumps, cold plates, radiators, valves, heat exchangers, etc and semi-passive devices like sensors and heaters
• Familiar with extreme hot/cold temperature systems
• Familiar with thermal environments of lunar missions
• Experience solving a variety of thermal problems demonstrating breadth in application
• Proven experience in aerospace Thermal system design and analysis from concept through delivery phases

Base Pay Range

• 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.

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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.

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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.
• Please check with your recruiter for more details.

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