Manager, Thermal Analysis Engineering - Lunar Permanence
Company: Blue Origin
Location: Huntsville
Posted on: April 30, 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 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 aThermal Analysis Managerwithin the Thermal
Integrated Product Team (Thermal IPT) of theLunar
Transportationbusiness 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
reviewsQualifications:
- 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.Compensation range for on site CO applicants is
$125,235-$175,329Compensation range for on site WA applicants is
$136,620-$191,268Compensation range for on site CA applicants is
$136,620-$191,268Other 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
applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to
participate in the application and/or interview process, please
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