Senior Principal Nuclear Engineer

3 weeks ago

Washington, Washington, D.C., United States Blue Origin Full time

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Principal Nuclear Engineer to join our Space Systems Development team at Blue Origin. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for developing and maturing reactor systems for in-space and lunar applications.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Work with emerging and existing advanced concept program organizations to distill high-level requirements into power and rocket propulsion system derived requirements.
  • Trade engine and power nuclear reactor systems and components, working fluid choices, system configurations, power generation, and overall reactor components for the best overall, optimized solution with assessments of mass properties and historically based cost estimates.
  • Collaborate with systems and component design engineers to rapidly assess conceptual designs, perform system trade studies, develop integrated design solutions, formulate system margin strategy and performance parameters.
  • Assess needs to onramp lower TRL technologies, and the respective cost and risk benefits.
  • Mature and publish the system-level reactor architecture, such as material and thermodynamic states, operational modes, functional flow block diagrams, and data flows.
  • Develop and mature Level 1 reactor engine and power system requirements and verification methodologies as well as risk assessments, collaborating with the Systems Engineering organization.
  • Work with reactor, engine and component test groups to develop test and risk reduction plans.
  • Perform mission analysis with a reactor propulsion and power generation focus, flying the vehicle/stage/spacecraft across the mission concept of operations to optimize engine and power design characteristics, and determine failure modes.
  • Coach, mentor, and technically assist other engineers.
  • Represent the program and company in technical discussions with external customers.

Requirements:

  • Minimum of a B.S. degree in nuclear engineering or equivalent technical field.
  • 8+ years proven experience in the design, development, and/or transient analysis of reactor systems (level commensurate on experience).
  • 5+ years of experience overseeing, guiding, and mentoring less experienced engineers.
  • Highly knowledgeable of reactor modeling and simulation.
  • Knowledgeable of space nuclear systems.
  • Working knowledge of thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, heat transfer, and control systems.
  • Ability to lead and work effectively in teams.
  • Ability to be self-directed and balance several tasks at one time.
  • Ability to communicate analysis results effectively.
  • Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and strengthen our culture of inclusion.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • M.S. or Ph.D. in engineering discipline.
  • Knowledge of nuclear thermal propulsion systems and in-space nuclear electrical power generation systems.
  • Knowledge of reactor system development and test.
  • Knowledge of space flight systems such as liquid rocket engines, radioscopic thermoelectric generators, or power systems for in-space environments.
  • Proficient with modeling tools and scripting languages such as MATLAB/Simulink, ROCETS, Amesim, or similar.

Benefits:

Blue Origin offers a comprehensive benefits package, including 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.

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 workforce.

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