Thermal and Fluids Engineer for Lunar Permanence

4 days ago


Reston, Virginia, United States Blue Origin Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Thermal and Fluids Engineer to join our team at Blue Origin, working on the Lunar Permanence business unit. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for conducting thermal and fluids analysis to define the performance and operations for various spaceflight systems.

Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct 1D-3D thermal and fluids analysis to define hardware requirements and resolve technical challenges.
  • Develop and maintain complex fluid system models, including thermal and fluid mechanics of cryogenics.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and verify requirements, design, and procurement.
  • Present results to stakeholders and maintain documentation and analysis inputs.
Requirements
  • Minimum of BS degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering (advanced degree preferred).
  • Strong Fluids & Thermal Analysis background.
  • Familiarity with MATLAB programming and Thermal Desktop/SINDA-FLUINT.
  • Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.
  • U.S. citizenship or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with modeling propulsion/cryogenic fluids management (storage, transfer, phase change).
  • Experience with Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) (Flow3D, CFD++, ANSYS Fluent).
  • Knowledge of other tools including MATLAB, Simulink, Amesim.
  • Successful candidates typically have relevant proven experience in design and analysis of aerospace thermal systems.
  • Advanced graduate degrees (master's or PhD).
  • Proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g., MATLAB, Python, C/C++, FORTRAN).
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.

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.

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.



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