Satellite Thermal Engineer II

BLUE ORIGIN

Satellite Thermal Engineer II at Blue Origin ensuring thermal integrity and performance of TeraWave satellite systems. Focusing on thermal design, analysis, and testing for next-gen satellite communications.

Posted 6/10/2026full-timeDenver • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $90,934 - $127,307 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support all aspects of thermal design for TeraWave satellite systems as part of a small, hard-working, and accomplished team of experts
Design and implement thermal control systems for TeraWave satellite constellation, including radiators, multi-layer insulation, heat pipes, and other passive/active thermal control components
Develop detailed thermal models using industry-standard tools like Thermal Desktop to predict spacecraft thermal behavior in the space environment
Perform thermal analysis for LEO and MEO satellite configurations to ensure optimal performance of TeraWave's high-speed communications systems
Integrate third-party thermal models into Blue Origin satellite models
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish thermal requirements and ensure thermal compatibility with other subsystems
Develop thermal loads from first principles, literature, and experiment
Support configuration development, detailed design, and verification activities
Analyze thermal test data and correlate with thermal models to validate design performance
Support thermal vacuum testing campaigns for TeraWave satellite hardware
Develop thermal control procedures for spacecraft operations in various mission phases
Troubleshoot thermal issues during integration and test phases
Document and maintain analysis inputs, models, and results according to Blue Origin standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
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

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
Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
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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Hard Skills & Tools

thermal designthermal control systemsthermal modelingthermal analysisheat transfer principlesthermal control techniquesthermal vacuum testingthermal loads developmenttroubleshooting thermal issuesverification activities

Soft Skills

collaborationproblem-solvingattention to detailcommunicationteamwork

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering