Blue Origin

This role is part of the Lunar Transportation business unit, which develops Blue Origin's multiple Blue Moon lander product lines.. Build thermal models in Thermal Desktop (for system-level) or ANSYS Icepak (for component-level) based on system inputs from external teams. 5+ years of relevant thermal analysis experience in either Thermal Desktop or ANSYS Icepak. 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.. 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.

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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 diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! This role is part of the Lunar Transportation business unit, which develops Blue Origin's multiple Blue Moon lander product lines. To further Blue Origin's mission of having millions of people living and working in space, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface. As part of a diverse and hardworking team of engineers, you will contribute to the definition and development of spacecraft thermal control systems. You should be comfortable working in a fast-paced and often uncertain environment, contributing to innovative solutions, while demonstrating personal leadership, technical competence, and attention to detail. This opportunity is for a Thermal Analysis Manager within the Thermal Integrated Product Team (Thermal IPT) of the Lunar Transportation business unit. This person will lead the Component-level Thermal Analysis team or the System-level Thermal Analysis team within the Thermal Analysis group. 20-30% of your time will be dedicated to personnel/team management (hiring, performance evaluations, time cards, mentoring, etc.) while the other 70-80% will be as a senior-level thermal analyst (individual contributor). Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Responsible for leading the Component-level Thermal Analysis team or the System-level Thermal Analysis team within the Thermal Analysis group. Perform personnel management including performance reviews, time cards, training, etc. Recruit, hire, manage, and mentor a diverse, equitable, and inclusive team. Manage your direct reports' professional development (e.g., coaching, routine one-on-one development conversations, performance reviews, and promotion management) Own the delivery and quality of thermal analysis of one or more spacecraft systems/components, often including the work of several contributing analysts Build thermal models in Thermal Desktop (for system-level) or ANSYS Icepak (for component-level) based on system inputs from external teams Predict spacecraft and part temperatures across all mission phases Identify non-compliances to thermal requirements and drive them to resolution Perform trade studies and optimizations of thermal design solutions and collaborate with external IPTs on the trade offs Document thermal analysis results and present at program gated reviews Qualifications: B.S. degree in Mechanical or Aerospace engineering or similar 5+ years of relevant thermal analysis experience in either Thermal Desktop or ANSYS Icepak Expert level understanding of heat transfer fundamentals in space environment. Strong understanding of common spacecraft thermal hardware Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion. Excellent written and oral communication skills. 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: M.S. degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering 2+ years managing technical teams and/or leading functional groups with responsibility for leading and mentoring employees. 8+ years of experience in thermal analysis for spacecraft systems Solid understanding of pumped fluid loop hardware such as pumps, cold plates, radiators, valves, heat exchangers, etc and semi-passive devices like sensors and heaters Familiar with agile project management. Familiar with thermal environments of lunar missions. Experience in safety-critical aerospace vehicle certification processes. 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 Employee Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave (must be employed at time of birth or adoption), short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program available after 1 year of service. Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays for all regular employees (including part-time), fixed-term, and interns. Discretionary bonus: Employees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses in addition to base pay. 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. 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. California Applicant Privacy Notice If you are a California resident, please reference the CA Applicant Privacy Notice here.

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