Blue Origin
Aerothermodynamics Analyst – Advanced Concepts and Enterprise Engineering
Application close date:
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.
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 position is part of the Advance Concept and Engineering (ACE) business unit. ACE develops next-generation concepts and systems to advance our future of living and working in space sustainably.
We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.
This position resides within our Aerosciences and Flight Mechanics team. As part of a growing, hardworking, and curious team of engineers you’ll be deployed to activities that shape the future of Blue Origin’s Human Spaceflight efforts.
As part of a team of the Aerosciences and Flight Mechanics team, you will support efforts including flight vehicle development and flight test projects by performing research, capability development, and analyses in the field of aerothermodynamics. Opportunities exist to conduct analysis spanning multiple disciplines, including flowfield modeling, heat transport, ablation modeling, and aerosciences.
We are looking for someone to apply their technical skills, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to join our team and positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required. If you’re excited by providing near-term value, solving novel problems, learning about interesting topics, and completing challenging activities, please apply!
Responsibilities:
- Analyzing proposed supersonic and hypersonic flight vehicles to determine general design and thermal protection needs
- Analyzing flight test data to determine vehicle thermal performance
- Developing new and extending existing aerothermodynamic analysis capabilities as needed to deal with constantly developing flight vehicle requirements
- Support a broad team by leading the creation of and/or modification of analytical models.
- Perform complex integrated analysis for hypersonic vehicles assessing both aerothermodynamic environment and the accompanying thermal analysis and ablation modeling.
- Integration of aerothermal, thermal analysis, and trajectory design to assess acreage and components.
- Plan and model aerothermodynamic wind tunnel tests and material characterization testing.
- Compare analytical model results with wind tunnel test data to resolve discrepancies and align results
- Test applications and build test cases and scenarios for successful deployment of solutions.
- Mentorship and training of other team members
Minimum Qualifications:
- B.S. degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or Physics.
- Successful candidates will typically have 8+ years of experience in analyzing atmospheric entry
- Experience with compressible flow fluid dynamics modeling
- Experience with ablative thermal protection systems
- Experience with a high-level programming language such as Python, C, or C++
- Self-directed and capable of balancing several tasks at one time.
- Proven ability to work effectively and collaborate in a dynamic, fast paced, team-oriented environment.
- Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and strengthen our culture of inclusion.
- 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:
- Successful candidates will typically have a M.S. and /or PhD in a relevant scientific or engineering field and academic / internship experience using Systems Engineering tools and processes.
- Successful candidates will typically have 15+ years of experience in analyzing atmospheric entry.
- Experience in material certification process for human spaceflight
- Experience with carbon based TPS materials
- Experience with material processing tools such as FIAT, CHAR, or Icarus
- Experience with CFD codes such as LAURA, DPLR, LociCHEM, or US3D
- Experience with ground testing for aerothermodynamics and material characterization.
- Experience supporting wind tunnel testing and/or flight testing including data reduction and post-flight data analysis
- Experience in design, analysis, and/or certification of aerospace safety critical systems.
- Support up to 25% domestic travel to engage in milestone reviews, training, supplier/partner/customer/team engagements.
- Experience supporting a project through the product development lifecycle
Compensation Range for:
CA applicants is $177,857.00-$248,999.10;CO applicants is $168,414.00-$235,778.55;WA applicants is $177,857.00-$248,999.10
Other site ranges may differ
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.
Background Check
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Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check
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Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DIBDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation
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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
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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.
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Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
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Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.
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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 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.
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 at [email protected].
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