Senior Thermal Analyst - Lunar Permanence

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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.

For system level transient thermal analysis of lunar landers in ground, launch, Earth orbit, cis-lunar space, lunar orbit, and lunar surface environments using Thermal Desktop, typical tasks include capturing system inputs, performing system level trade studies, performing temperature and heat transfer predictions, and documenting results.

Contribute to a team of Thermal Engineers and Analysts simultaneously developing groundbreaking lunar vehicles. We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Qualifications

• Minimum of a B.S. degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering
• 8 year relevant Thermal Engineering/Analysis experience
• Solid understanding of thermal fundamentals
• Demonstrated thermal analysis skills
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.
• Demonstrated experience with Thermal Desktop and SINDA
• 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.

Desired

• M.S. degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering
• 10 years of relevant aerospace experience
• Experience solving a variety of thermal problems demonstrating breadth in analysis application
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, C/C++, FORTRAN, Matlab).
• Expertise with Thermal Desktop and Sinda/Fluint, including model validation and test correlation

Base Pay Range for

• CO applicants is $ - $WA applicants is $ - $
• 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.

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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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