Blue Origin
Sr. Spacecraft Thermal Engineer (Top Secret Clearance Required)
Blue Origin, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
Sr. Spacecraft Thermal Engineer (Top Secret Clearance Required)
Join Blue Origin as a Sr. Spacecraft Thermal Engineer. You will contribute to the definition and development of spacecraft thermal control systems within the In‑Space Systems business unit. Responsibilities
Drive the development of thermal systems, including architecture definition, modeling, component sizing, and design. Perform trade studies and hand calculations to screen concepts and validate finite element model results. Develop vehicle‑level thermal models using SINDA/FLUINT with Thermal Desktop. Perform steady‑state and transient thermal analysis of spacecraft thermal systems across all mission environments. Lead the development of thermal vacuum (TVAC) test procedures, scripts, and installation designs. Support thermal hardware design, documentation, procurement, and integration & test efforts. Support the development of thermal data analytics architecture (GitLab or similar). Minimum Qualifications
B.S. in mechanical or aerospace engineering. Solid understanding of thermal physics fundamentals. 10+ years of experience in the design, analysis, and testing of spacecraft thermal systems. Proficiency in Thermal Desktop and SINDA/FLUINT, including model validation and test correlation. U.S. citizen or national with a Top Secret security clearance. Experience in the design, analysis, and testing of spacecraft thermal systems. Preferred Qualifications
M.S. in mechanical or aerospace engineering. Leadership in MLI blanket design, fabrication, procurement, and installation. Hands‑on experience with spacecraft thermal hardware installation processes. Programming skills (Python, C/C++). Experience in thermal vacuum test planning and execution; spacecraft/payload thermal analysis; space thermal hardware. Compensation
WA applicants: $140,959.00–$197,342.25. Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, life insurance. Paid parental leave, short and long‑term disability. 401(k) with up to 5% match. Education Support Program, paid time off and holidays. Equal Employment Opportunity
Blue Origin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified workforce. We support a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. All qualified applicants are considered for employment regardless of protected characteristics. For more information on “Know Your Rights,” see the provided links. Background Check & Security
Standard Background Check is required for all positions. Top Secret security clearance required. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or nationals; legal permanent residents may apply. Application
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed. Please submit your application and resume through Blue Origin’s hiring portal.
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Join Blue Origin as a Sr. Spacecraft Thermal Engineer. You will contribute to the definition and development of spacecraft thermal control systems within the In‑Space Systems business unit. Responsibilities
Drive the development of thermal systems, including architecture definition, modeling, component sizing, and design. Perform trade studies and hand calculations to screen concepts and validate finite element model results. Develop vehicle‑level thermal models using SINDA/FLUINT with Thermal Desktop. Perform steady‑state and transient thermal analysis of spacecraft thermal systems across all mission environments. Lead the development of thermal vacuum (TVAC) test procedures, scripts, and installation designs. Support thermal hardware design, documentation, procurement, and integration & test efforts. Support the development of thermal data analytics architecture (GitLab or similar). Minimum Qualifications
B.S. in mechanical or aerospace engineering. Solid understanding of thermal physics fundamentals. 10+ years of experience in the design, analysis, and testing of spacecraft thermal systems. Proficiency in Thermal Desktop and SINDA/FLUINT, including model validation and test correlation. U.S. citizen or national with a Top Secret security clearance. Experience in the design, analysis, and testing of spacecraft thermal systems. Preferred Qualifications
M.S. in mechanical or aerospace engineering. Leadership in MLI blanket design, fabrication, procurement, and installation. Hands‑on experience with spacecraft thermal hardware installation processes. Programming skills (Python, C/C++). Experience in thermal vacuum test planning and execution; spacecraft/payload thermal analysis; space thermal hardware. Compensation
WA applicants: $140,959.00–$197,342.25. Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, life insurance. Paid parental leave, short and long‑term disability. 401(k) with up to 5% match. Education Support Program, paid time off and holidays. Equal Employment Opportunity
Blue Origin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified workforce. We support a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. All qualified applicants are considered for employment regardless of protected characteristics. For more information on “Know Your Rights,” see the provided links. Background Check & Security
Standard Background Check is required for all positions. Top Secret security clearance required. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or nationals; legal permanent residents may apply. Application
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed. Please submit your application and resume through Blue Origin’s hiring portal.
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