Thermal Analyst II - Lunar Permanence

Blue Origin•Littleton, CO

16h

About The Position

This role is part of Blue Origin’s Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Moon landers and related products. The Thermal Analyst II will contribute to the definition and development of spacecraft thermal control systems and work directly with NASA as part of the Human Landing System (HLS). The position is responsible for 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. The work includes capturing system inputs, constructing and vetting analysis models, performing system-level trade studies, generating temperature and heat-transfer predictions, and documenting results. The role calls for technical expertise, leadership, quality commitment, and comfort working in a fast-paced and often uncertain environment to support safe human spaceflight.

Requirements

Minimum of a B.S. degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering.
At least 2 years of relevant Thermal Engineering/Analysis experience.
Solid understanding of thermal fundamentals.
Demonstrated thermal analysis skills.
Familiarity with modeling spacecraft thermal performance using Thermal Desktop and Sinda/Fluint.
Applicants 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/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

Define and develop spacecraft thermal control systems.
Perform system-level transient thermal analyses of lunar transport vehicles across 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 insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Basic and supplemental life insurance
Paid parental leave
Short- and long-term disability
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 or company results