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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 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 engineers, you will design, analyze, and optimize complex engine components, assemblies and systems. You will work with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions for challenging thermal problems across various applications. A successful candidate will apply their knowledge to analyze and investigate steady state and transient thermal responses of the engine to provide integrated engineering team with requirements to efficiently operate and maintain engine across the operating envelope required by customers. You will be responsible for thermal design and analysis of components, assemblies and systems to support fabrication, testing, production and operational life cycle.

Special Mentions

• Relocation provided
• Travel expected up to 10% of the time

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Lead thermal design and analysis of rotating and static components/assemblies from concept through fabrication, testing, validation and into service.
• Complete thermal design optimization studies to define engine and component cooling requirements, including sizing of lubrication and cooling flows.
• Complete hand calculations and finite element analysis (FEA) of rotating and static components and assemblies to evaluate hardware thermal state and engine heat rejection.
• Collaborate with team members from various fields and backgrounds to perform trade studies which consider operating environment and duty cycle, to optimize design performance and durability.
• Document thermal analysis to support release of engineering drawings and documents
• Improve enterprise analysis capabilities by creating process automation tools for model creation, thermal balance checks, and analysis report generation
• Support test plan development to verify requirements and generate material and data necessary to establish confidence in design solutions

Minimum Qualifications

• B.S. degree in engineering discipline and 5+ years of experience
• Demonstrated proficiency with one or more of the following analysis codes, (ANSYS Workbench or Thermal Desktop)
• Experience with flow network modeling software (Flownex, Sinda/Fluint)
• Knowledgeable in determining appropriate scope of thermal modeling (Lumped capacitance, 1-D thermal network, 2-D and 3-D simulations)
• Solid understanding of heat transfer, flow, and thermodynamic first principles
• Knowledge of engineering materials and their applications to achieve optimal thermal design outcomes
• Demonstrated experience using scripting languages (VBA, Matlab, Python, FORTRAN, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

• MS or PhD in engineering discipline with focus on thermal of fluid sciences
• Professional and/or academic experience focused on thermal and fluid sciences
• Experience in rotating machinery design and analysis (turbomachinery, compressors, fans)
• Familiar with sizing cooling and lubrications systems for systems requiring continuous heat rejection
• Working knowledge of high-temperature material properties and selection
• Prior job experience in thermal/fluid testing and instrumentation definition
• Experience with Agentic AI

Base Pay Range for:

WA applicants is $121,023.00 - $169,432.20

Other site ranges may differ

Culture 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 an 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.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blue's Standard Background Check
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.
• Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

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.
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

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 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. 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, sex, 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 "Know Your Rights," 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 atEEOCompliance@blueorigin.com. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.