Mk1 Thermal Analysis Engineer II

Blue Origin•Huntsville, WA

About The Position

This role is part of Blue Origin’s Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Moon lunar landers and related products. The Thermal Analysis Engineer II will perform thermal analysis for the MK1 Lunar Lander, including component, vehicle, and mission analyses across environments ranging from launch and cislunar space to the lunar surface. The work will mainly use Thermal Desktop and supports development of reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and sustainable transportation infrastructure for crew and cargo to the lunar surface. The position calls for passion for Blue Origin’s mission and an interest in solving novel problems and delivering near-term value.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or equivalent.
At least 2 years of relevant thermal engineering or analysis experience.
Experience with thermal and fluid design fundamentals.
Demonstrated thermal analysis skills.
Familiarity with modeling spacecraft thermal performance using Thermal Desktop and Sinda/Fluint.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to earn trust and maintain positive, professional relationships.

Nice To Haves

Master’s or Ph.D. degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering.
At least 4 years of relevant aerospace experience.
Familiarity with thermal control hardware such as coldplates, radiators, heat exchangers, heaters, and multi-layer insulation.
Experience with one or more programming languages, such as Python, C/C++, FORTRAN, or Matlab.
Experience solving a variety of thermal problems, demonstrating breadth of application.

Responsibilities

Collect analysis inputs from stakeholders and responsible engineers across 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 under worst-case conditions.
Analyze component and assembly thermal performance using techniques ranging from classical hand calculations to Thermal Desktop models.
Post-process analysis results and draw engineering conclusions from output data.
Author and publish analysis reports in various formats to support engineering decision-making.
Generate and present design review content to subsystem, vehicle, and business unit partners and customers.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Basic and supplemental life insurance.
Paid parental leave.
Short- and long-term disability insurance.
401(k) with company match of up to 5%.
Education Support Program.
Stock options for regular employees working at least 20 hours per week.
Up to four weeks of paid time off per year, based on weekly scheduled hours.
Up to 14 company-paid holidays.
Depending on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on individual contributions and company results or other factors.