Thermal Analysis Engineer II - Turbomachinery
Company: Blue Origin
Location: Huntsville
Posted on: May 3, 2024
Job Description:
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 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 diverse engineers, you will be placed
within the Thermal Analysis group among peers and experts in heat
transfer and flow network modeling. Growing your engineering
knowledge and system understanding as you go, you will directly
contribute to the development of the most advanced liquid rocket
engines in the world by using good engineering judgment and
generating creative analyses. You will participate in all stages of
rocket engine development from conception through detailed design
and test support.As an early career analyst, you will gain exposure
to the fundamentals of liquid rocket engine operation and
performance and build your experience in industry standard tools.
You will generate, maintain, and document 2d and 3d finite element
analyses of whole turbopump assemblies, valves, and individual
component sub-models. You will predict the thermal states of these
devices through mission transients to aid structural and clearance
analyses, directly impacting component performance and safety. You
can expect to receive substantial technical mentorship to ensure
your success.Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Thermal analysis of rocket engine turbomachinery and valves at
varying levels of maturity and detail
- Meticulous bookkeeping of model status and changes over
time
- Defining and anchoring thermal predictions of turbomachinery
and valve components and assemblies to test data
- Advocating for methods that will improve component and analysis
performance and reliability
- Growing your knowledge and analytical expertise through
consistent mentorship and peer reviews of your workMinimum
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline is required
- 2+ years of industry experience in heat transfer design or
analysis
- Solid understanding of heat transfer, flow, and thermodynamic
first principles
- Good communication skills and proficiency with productivity
tools
- 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.Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced degree (master's or higher) in an engineering
discipline with a focus on thermal or fluid sciences
- Experience with ANSYS Classic or ANSYS Mechanical (Workbench)
for thermal analysis
- Experience using 1-d flow network software
- Prior job experience in thermal/fluid testing and choosing the
appropriate instrumentation for a given test application
- Demonstrated knowledge surrounding cryogens and phase change
heat transferCompensation range for on site WA applicants is
$89,820-$125,748Compensation range for on site CA applicants is
$89,820-$125,748Other site ranges may differInclusivity
StatementDon'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
RegulationsApplicants 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.BenefitsBenefits 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.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 OpportunityBlue
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 .Affirmative
Action and Disability AccommodationApplicants wishing to receive
information on Blue Origin's Affirmative Action Plans, or
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