Thermal Analyst III

BLUE ORIGIN

Thermal Analyst III designing and analyzing heat rejection systems for power systems at Blue Origin. Collaborating with engineering teams to support space mission objectives and product development.

Posted 6/17/2026full-timeGreater Seattle Area • California, Florida, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $121,023 - $169,432 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own heat rejection systems for power system products and serve as the POC for thermal design and analysis
Generate conceptual designs for heat rejection systems and perform design trades to inform product definition
Perform system and component level thermal analysis to verify product requirements
Evaluate and select appropriate analysis tools to find a balance between model fidelity and delivery timeline
Present analysis results to stakeholders and provide input to program schedule

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering or other relevant fields
2+ years of relevant experience in thermal design and analysis
Expertise in thermal analysis and heat transfer fundamentals
Familiarity with thermal analysis software (Ansys, Thermal Desktop)
Experience developing models and post-processing using Matlab and Python
Familiarity with spacecraft thermal control systems and thermal environments in space
Familiarity working with mission design parameters to drive thermal control system requirements and design
Ability to effectively learn and apply novel technical concepts
Ability to communicate complex technical concepts and challenges with other engineering disciplines to drive effective decisions
Experience working directly with system and design engineers
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
Up to 14 company-paid holidays

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Hard Skills & Tools

thermal designthermal analysisheat transfer fundamentalsmodel developmentpost-processingMatlabPythonthermal analysis softwareAnsysThermal Desktop

Soft Skills

communicationlearningcollaborationproblem-solvingstakeholder engagement

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineeringBachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering