Senior Thermal & Fluids Engineer – New Glenn
Senior Thermal & Fluids Engineer – New Glenn
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Application Close Date
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.
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Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.
At Blue , 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 . Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!
This role supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration, heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low-Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar, and beyond. Its first stage is fully reusable, and the vehicle was designed from the beginning to be human-capable.
As part of a small, hard-working, and accomplished team of experts, you will support all aspects of fluids analysis for various spaceflight systems. You will share in the team’s impact on all aspects of the systems through their entire lifetime from early conceptual design and configuration through flight operations and sustaining engineering. The responsibilities of this position will be analysis intensive, primarily supporting the development and verification of vehicle-level fluid models.
We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!
Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To
Thermal & fluid analysis of the launch vehicle system and its components to develop and verify design/qualification envelopes
Implementation of trajectory-driven and other convective heating environments during all phases of flight
Trade studies relating to subsystem design, architecture, and operation
Configuration development, detailed design, and verification activities
Documentation and maintenance of analysis inputs, models, and results in report and databooks
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering
8+ years of proven track record in the fields of fluids, thermal, or thermodynamics
Experience with one or more fluid or thermal modeling tools is required (e.g., ANSYS Workbench, ANSYS Classic, SINDA/FLUINT, Thermal Desktop, etc.)
Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of
Must be a U.S. or , U.S. permanent (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum
Qualifications
Extensive experience with logic-heavy Thermal Desktop models
Knowledge of MATLAB, Python, C#, and/or Fortran
Familiarity with knowledge capture systems, integrated engineering tools and rapid development processes
Knowledge in the use of 3D CAD tools (CREO )
Compensation Range For
CO applicants is $129,611.00-$181,454.70;WA applicants is $140,959.00-$197,342.25
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 , 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 must be a U.S. or , U.S. permanent (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, Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.
Benefits
Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term , 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 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 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 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 , , , , , , /, , physical or mental , genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue 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 Accommodation
Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue ’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.
California Applicant Privacy Notice
If you are a California , please reference the CA Applicant Privacy Notice here.
Seniority level
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Employment type Full-time
Job function
Job function Engineering and Information Technology
Industries Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
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