Satellite Thermal Engineer II - TeraWave
$90k/y-$139k/y
Blue Origina day ago
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Summary
Blue Origin is seeking a Satellite Thermal Engineer II to join their TeraWave team in the Greater Seattle Area. The role involves supporting thermal/fluids design for a satellite communications network delivering data speeds of up to 6 Tbps.
About the Role
As a Satellite Thermal Engineer II, you will support all aspects of thermal/fluids design for TeraWave satellite systems. Your responsibilities include designing and implementing thermal control systems, developing thermal models, performing thermal analysis for satellite configurations, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure thermal compatibility with other subsystems. You will also analyze thermal test data, support thermal vacuum testing, and document analysis inputs and results.
About You
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
- 2+ years of experience in spacecraft thermal engineering or related thermal control systems
- Proficiency with thermal modeling software (e.g., Thermal Desktop, SINDA/FLUINT)
- Experience with thermal analysis of spacecraft systems and components
- Knowledge of heat transfer principles and thermal control techniques for space applications
- Familiarity with spacecraft thermal testing methodologies, including thermal vacuum testing
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and documentation abilities
Preferred:
- Extensive experience with logic-heavy Thermal Desktop models
- Experience with thermal design for satellite constellations or communications satellites
- Knowledge of optical communications systems and their thermal requirements
- Experience with thermal-structural coupled analysis
- Knowledge of advanced thermal control technologies (e.g., loop heat pipes, cryocoolers)
- Familiarity with knowledge capture systems, integrated engineering tools and rapid development processes
- Knowledge in the use of 3D CAD tools
- Understanding of spacecraft thermal control systems and technologies
- Knowledge of space environment effects on thermal performance
Benefits
- 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%
- Education Support Program
- Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year and up to 14 company-paid holidays
Blue Origin
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Greater Seattle Area