Early Career Thermal Analysis Engineer (R37653)

Job Expired

Seattle, WA, United States

$76-76k

Full Time

a year ago

Job description

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! 

This role is part of the Blue Origin Engines business unit, where our focus is the design, development, manufacturing and testing of engines and propulsion systems. Built for multiple uses, our family of engines is powering the next generation of rockets for commercial, civil, national security and human spaceflight.

As part of a hardworking team of diverse engineers, you will be placed within the Thermal Analysis group among peers and experts in heat transfer and flow network modeling. Growing your engineering knowledge and system understanding as you go, you will directly contribute to the development of the most advanced liquid rocket engines in the world by using good engineering judgment and generating creative analyses. You will participate in all stages of rocket engine development from conception through detailed design and test support.

As an early career analyst, you will gain exposure to the fundamentals of liquid rocket engine operation by thermally analyzing components as varied as turbopumps, valves, combustion chambers, nozzles, heat exchangers, and more. You will be responsible for ensuring the thermal integrity of whatever components you are tasked with and can expect to receive substantial technical mentorship to ensure your success.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Thermal design and analysis of rocket engine components at varying levels of maturity and detail
Anchoring thermal predictions to test data
Growing your knowledge and analytical expertise through consistent mentorship and peer reviews of your work
Documenting your work for future reference and later refinement

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline
Solid understanding of heat transfer, fluid flow, and thermodynamic first principles
Internship, project, or research experience with direct responsibilities involving characterization of heat transfer, fluid flow, or thermodynamic processes
Good communication skills and proficiency with productivity tools
Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s or doctorate degree with thesis/dissertation topic relating to heat transfer or fluid flow
Experience with analysis software such as ANSYS Mechanical, Thermal Desktop, Sinda/Fluint, or GFSSP

Compensation range for on site WA applicants is

$75,510—$110,748 USD

Inclusivity 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 a diverse, inclusive, and 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.

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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.

Benefits

Employee Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave (must be employed at time of birth or adoption), short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program available after 1 year of service.

Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays for all regular employees (including part-time), fixed-term, and interns.

Discretionary bonus: Employees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses in addition to base pay. Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

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, diverse, and dedicated work force. 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, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. 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, gender, 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 will 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 “EEO Is the Law,” please see here and here.

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