Blue Origin
Thermal System Analysis and Model Integrator Engineer III
Blue Origin, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
Thermal System Analysis and Model Integrator Engineer III
Join Blue Origin as a Thermal Analysis Engineer III within the Thermal Product Team to contribute to the definition and development of spacecraft thermal control systems for Blue Moon landers and the Human Landing System (HLS) Sustaining Lunar Development (SLD) program. Bring your expertise in thermal analysis, leadership, and quality to help build safe human spaceflight.
Responsibilities
Own the delivery and quality of thermal analysis of the spacecraft system, including when interfacing with other vehicles.
Build thermal models in Thermal Desktop/Sinda based on system inputs from external teams.
Integrate submodels from multiple contributing thermal analysts into a detailed system model.
Maintain submodel build requirements documentation to ensure consistent modeling approach across submodels and seamless integration into the system model.
Set up orbits/heating rates and case sets to cover analysis of all mission phases.
Develop logic blocks to model components of the thermal control architecture.
Predict spacecraft component temperatures and heater power across all mission phases.
Perform model checks to ensure the accuracy and quality of results.
Identify non‑compliances to thermal requirements and drive them to resolution.
Perform trade studies and optimizations of thermal design solutions and collaborate with external teams on the trade offs.
Document thermal analysis results and present at internal review boards and program gated reviews.
Maintain and enforce model version control process to ensure proper review and consistent model use for generating thermal predictions.
Maintain a simplified system model to perform analysis trade studies requiring quick turnaround times, ensuring consistency between detailed and simplified models.
Perform model validation by correlating to test data.
Lead and mentor early‑career analysis engineers.
Required Qualifications
Minimum of a B.S. degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering.
5 years of relevant Thermal Analysis experience using Thermal Desktop/Sinda.
Established understanding of heat transfer fundamentals in space environment.
Good understanding of common spacecraft thermal hardware.
Understanding of aerospace hardware verification and validation process.
Desired Qualifications
M.S. or Ph.D. degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering.
7 years of relevant Thermal Analysis experience.
Strong understanding of pumped fluid loop hardware such as pumps, cold plates, radiators, valves, heat exchangers, etc. and semi‑passive devices like sensors and heaters.
Familiar with thermal environments of lunar missions.
Experience solving a variety of thermal problems demonstrating breadth in application.
Expert in Thermal Desktop and Sinda/Fluint.
Compensation Range For CA applicants: $117,498.00 – $164,497.20; CO applicants: $107,707.00 – $150,789.45; WA applicants: $117,498.00 – $164,497.20. 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. 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.
Background Check
Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check.
Required for certain job profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation.
Required for certain job profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
Required for certain job profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre‑employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical.
Benefits
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.
Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company’s intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company’s results, or other factors at the company’s sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.
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 and dedicated workforce. 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. 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, sex, 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 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 “Know Your Rights,” 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 EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.
California Applicant Privacy Notice If you are a California resident, please reference the CA Applicant Privacy Notice here.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Other
Industries Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
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Responsibilities
Own the delivery and quality of thermal analysis of the spacecraft system, including when interfacing with other vehicles.
Build thermal models in Thermal Desktop/Sinda based on system inputs from external teams.
Integrate submodels from multiple contributing thermal analysts into a detailed system model.
Maintain submodel build requirements documentation to ensure consistent modeling approach across submodels and seamless integration into the system model.
Set up orbits/heating rates and case sets to cover analysis of all mission phases.
Develop logic blocks to model components of the thermal control architecture.
Predict spacecraft component temperatures and heater power across all mission phases.
Perform model checks to ensure the accuracy and quality of results.
Identify non‑compliances to thermal requirements and drive them to resolution.
Perform trade studies and optimizations of thermal design solutions and collaborate with external teams on the trade offs.
Document thermal analysis results and present at internal review boards and program gated reviews.
Maintain and enforce model version control process to ensure proper review and consistent model use for generating thermal predictions.
Maintain a simplified system model to perform analysis trade studies requiring quick turnaround times, ensuring consistency between detailed and simplified models.
Perform model validation by correlating to test data.
Lead and mentor early‑career analysis engineers.
Required Qualifications
Minimum of a B.S. degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering.
5 years of relevant Thermal Analysis experience using Thermal Desktop/Sinda.
Established understanding of heat transfer fundamentals in space environment.
Good understanding of common spacecraft thermal hardware.
Understanding of aerospace hardware verification and validation process.
Desired Qualifications
M.S. or Ph.D. degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering.
7 years of relevant Thermal Analysis experience.
Strong understanding of pumped fluid loop hardware such as pumps, cold plates, radiators, valves, heat exchangers, etc. and semi‑passive devices like sensors and heaters.
Familiar with thermal environments of lunar missions.
Experience solving a variety of thermal problems demonstrating breadth in application.
Expert in Thermal Desktop and Sinda/Fluint.
Compensation Range For CA applicants: $117,498.00 – $164,497.20; CO applicants: $107,707.00 – $150,789.45; WA applicants: $117,498.00 – $164,497.20. 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. 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.
Background Check
Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check.
Required for certain job profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation.
Required for certain job profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
Required for certain job profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre‑employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical.
Benefits
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.
Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company’s intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company’s results, or other factors at the company’s sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.
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 and dedicated workforce. 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. 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, sex, 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 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 “Know Your Rights,” 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 EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.
California Applicant Privacy Notice If you are a California resident, please reference the CA Applicant Privacy Notice here.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Other
Industries Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
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