SLD Lunar Fluids & Thermal Systems Principal Analysis Engineer

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!  

We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.

As part of a hardworking team of diverse analysts, you will conduct thermal and fluids analysis to define the performance and operations for various spaceflight systems, define hardware requirement and resolve technical challenges. We are looking for thermal/fluids engineers of all skill levels as we expand our portfolio of space vehicles. You will take the ownership of fluid system analysis by conducting 1D-3D thermal/fluid analysis and contribute to our product life cycle process from early conceptual design through completion of the flight mission. Analysis team contributes to deriving component requirements and system sizing and analyze flight or ground process. You will be responsible for documentation and maintenance of analysis inputs, models, and presenting results to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Minimum of BS degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, advanced degrees preferred
• Strong understanding of cryogenic fluids with relevant experience preferably in space industry
• Have experience in leading major technical trades like space vehicle architecture design, P&ID creation, major vehicle trade studies.
• Expert in thermal modeling tool SINDA/FLUINT or Thermal Desktop is required.
• Capable of mentoring and guiding other engineers in proactive and constructive ways. Builds trust and maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion and collaboration
• Owns delivery of large-scale analysis solutions, and partners with engineers across the organization for shared objectives. Responsible for impact on the success of team or organizational objectives.
• Serve as the technical mentor to other members, strong hands-on experience and be able to resolve analysis modeling challenges (e.g. divergence of a complex system model)
• Train and coach less experienced members on the team
• Guides the successful completion of major programs. Researches and leads adoption of new technologies. Delivers high-level, multi-system architecture analysis that define the direction for the team and partner organizations to solve complex problem sets.
• 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.

Desired:

• Previous technical lead experience is a plus.
• Experience in Propulsion Budget development of space vehicle going through mission timeline is a plus
• Experience with modeling propulsion/cryogenic fluids management (storage, transfer, phase change,…)
• Expert in Thermal Desktop, SINDA/FLUINT
• Experience with Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
• Knowledge of other tools including MATLAB, Simulink, Amesim
• Successful candidates typically have 0 to 40+ years of relevant proven experience in design and analysis of aerospace thermal systems
• Advanced graduate degrees (Masters or PhD)
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g., MATLAB, Python, C/C++, FORTRAN)
• Active/passive Thermal/Pressure Control System/component design

 

Compensation Range for:

CA applicants is $162,465.75-$227,452.05;CO applicants is $153,839.25-$215,374.95;WA applicants is $162,465.75-$227,452.05

Other site ranges may differ

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

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.

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.

Benefits

Benefits include:  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.

Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

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.

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.

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