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 diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! 

This position is part of the Space Systems Development (SSD) business unit. SSD develops next-generation concepts and systems to advance our future of living and working in space sustainably.

As part of a hardworking team of diverse spacecraft development engineers, you will focus on the thermal management subsystem of our innovative space vehicles.  This role is integral to the success of our missions, requiring a strong familiarity with spacecraft thermal systems, including active and passive thermal management.  You will work as the subsystem thermal lead interfacing with other vehicle subsystems.  Our ideal candidate is someone who not only excels in the design and development of thermal system and components but also demonstrates a profound commitment to our bold mission.

Responsibilities including but limited to:

• Owns delivery of large-scale analysis solutions, and partners with engineers across the organization for shared objectives. Responsible for impact on the success of team or organizational objectives.
• Serve as a mentor to other members
• Guides the successful completion of major programs.
• Researches and leads adoption of new technologies.
• Delivers high-level, multi-system architecture analysis that define the direction for the team and partner organizations to solve complex problem sets.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
• 5+ years of relevant proven experience in design and analysis of aerospace thermal systems
• Strong understanding of thermal and fluid mechanics with relevant experience preferably in aerospace industry
• Have experience with major technical trades like space vehicle architecture design, P&ID creation, major vehicle trade studies.
• Experienced in thermal modeling tool SINDA/FLUINT or Thermal Desktop is required.
• Capable of mentoring and guiding other engineers in proactive and constructive ways.
• Ability to build trust and maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion and collaboration
• Ability to resolve analysis modeling challenges (e.g. divergence of a complex system model)
• 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

• Advanced degree (Masters or PhD) in an engineering discipline
• Previous technical lead experience
• Experience in Propulsion Budget development of space vehicle going through mission timeline
• Experience with modeling propulsion fluids management (storage, transfer, phase change)
• Experience with Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
• Knowledge of other tools including MATLAB, Simulink, Amesim
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g., MATLAB, Python, C/C++, FORTRAN)
• Active/passive Thermal/Pressure Control System/component design

Compensation Range for:

CA applicants is $111,690.00-$156,366.00;WA applicants is $111,690.00-$156,366.00

Other site ranges may differ

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

Inclusivity 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 a diverse, inclusive, and 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.

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.

Paid Time Off:  Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

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, diverse, 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, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. 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, gender, 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 “EEO Is the Law,” please see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at [email protected].

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