Thermal Analyst II - Lunar Permanence
About The Position
The Thermal Analyst II will contribute to the definition and development of spacecraft thermal control systems for Blue Origin’s Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Moon landers and related products. The role supports development of sustainable infrastructure for transporting crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface and involves working directly with NASA on the Human Landing System (HLS). The engineer is responsible for system-level transient thermal analysis of lunar transport vehicles across ground, launch, Earth orbit, cis-lunar space, lunar orbit, and lunar surface environments using Thermal Desktop. Work includes collecting system inputs, building and validating analysis models, conducting system-level trade studies, generating temperature and heat-transfer predictions, and documenting results. The role calls for technical expertise, personal leadership, attention to detail, and a commitment to quality and safe human spaceflight in a fast-paced and often uncertain environment.
Requirements
- Minimum of a B.S. degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering.
- At least 2 years of relevant thermal engineering or analysis experience.
- Solid understanding of thermal fundamentals.
- Demonstrated thermal analysis skills.
- Familiarity with modeling spacecraft thermal performance using Thermal Desktop and Sinda/Fluint.
- Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
Nice To Haves
- M.S. degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering.
- 5 years of relevant thermal engineering or analysis experience.
- Demonstrated experience modeling spacecraft thermal performance using Thermal Desktop and Sinda/Fluint.
- Experience solving a variety of thermal problems, demonstrating breadth in analysis application.
- Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Python, C/C++, FORTRAN, or Matlab.
- Demonstrated ability to automate common analysis processes.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to the definition and development of spacecraft thermal control systems.
- Perform system-level transient thermal analysis of lunar transport vehicles in ground, launch, Earth orbit, cis-lunar space, lunar orbit, and lunar surface environments using Thermal Desktop.
- Capture system inputs and construct and vet analysis models.
- Perform system-level trade studies.
- Generate temperature and heat-transfer predictions.
- Document analysis results.
- Work directly with NASA as part of the Human Landing System (HLS).
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Basic and supplemental life insurance.
- Paid parental leave.
- Short- and long-term disability coverage.
- 401(k) with company match of up to 5%.
- Education Support Program.
- Stock options for regular employees working at least 20 hours per week.
- Paid time off of up to four weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours.
- Up to 14 company-paid holidays.
- Depending on role type and job level, potential eligibility for benefits and bonuses based on individual contributions or company results; amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
