Combustion Aerothermal Engineer

BLUE ORIGIN

Combustion Aerothermal Engineer at Blue Origin developing combustion systems for rockets. Optimize performance, ensure thermal integrity, and analyze combustion challenges.

Posted 4/15/2026full-timeGreater Seattle Area • Alabama, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $99,201 - $138,880 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform thermal analysis of chamber assemblies, injectors, and other combustion devices at varying levels of maturity and detail
Design and analyze combustion systems and components for performance and thermal integrity
Optimize reactant mixing for performance and stability
Define and anchor thermal predictions to test data
Support instrumentation planning for test hardware and analyze test results
Advocate for methods that improve component and analysis performance and reliability
Conduct peer review of thermal analyses across engine programs
Document technical analysis and design rationale

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering
Minimum of 2 years of industry experience in combustion system design and/or thermal analysis
Proficiency with computational thermal analysis software (ANSYS Classic and Workbench, Thermal Desktop)
Strong understanding of combustion fundamentals, thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid dynamics
Experience with high-temperature gas dynamics and property relations
Experience analyzing combustion efficiency, emissions, and thermal performance
Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
Excellent communication skills and proficiency with productivity tools

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Up to four (4) weeks paid time off per year based on weekly scheduled hours
Up to 14 company-paid holidays
Benefits and bonuses based on individual contributions and company results

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Hard Skills & Tools

thermal analysiscombustion system designreactant mixing optimizationthermal predictionstest data analysiscombustion efficiency analysisemissions analysisthermal performance analysishigh-temperature gas dynamicsfluid dynamics

Soft Skills

trust buildingrelationship managementinclusion culture contributioncommunication skills