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 Space Systems Development (SSD) business unit. SSD develops next-generation concepts and systems to advance our future of living and working in space sustainably.

As part of a hardworking team of diverse specialists, technicians, and engineers, you will design, analyze, and support development production of thermal protection systems for reentry vehicles.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Definition of thermal protection systems requirements Definition support of thermal environments Design and analysis of thermal protection systems to meet requirements Analysis and impact of material property or flight test data

Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering or other relevant fields. Expertise in thermal analysis and thermal response tools such as thermal desktop, Ansys, and EXITS (Explicit Interactive Thermal Structure code). Experience developing models and post-processing using Matlab and Python. Developing ablation prediction models using Fully Implicit Ablation and Thermal analysis (FIAT) or other similar tools. Familiarity with ablative thermal protection materials, their selection, performance, and their ablation mechanisms. Familiarity with interpreting and use of the re-entry aerothermal data. Ability to communicate complex technical concepts and challenges with other engineering disciplines to drive effective decisions. Experience working directly with system and design engineers. Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a 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 Experience in relevant testing to validate thermal models of re-entry systems. Experience with design and sizing of reusable TPS. Familiarity with the operating environment of re-entry vehicles' thermal protection system (TPS).

Compensation range for on site CO applicants is $102,383-$143,335 Compensation range for on site WA applicants is $111,690-$156,366 Compensation range for on site CA applicants is $111,690-$156,366 Other site ranges may differ

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