Satellite Thermal Engineer II - TeraWave

Responsibilities

• 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
• Analyze thermal test data and correlate with thermal models to validate design performance
• Support configuration development, detailed design, and verification activities
• Troubleshoot thermal issues during integration and test phases
• Document and maintain analysis inputs, models, and results according to Blue Origin standards

Requirements

• 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
• Knowledge of space environment effects on thermal performance
• 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

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with logic-heavy Thermal Desktop models
• Experience with thermal design for satellite constellations or communications satellites
• Experience with high production rate manufacturing and test
• Experience with thermal component and material selection and system integration
• Knowledge of optical communications systems and their thermal requirements
• Knowledge of advanced thermal control technologies (e.g., variable conductance heat pipes, loop heat pipes, phase change materials)
• Familiarity with knowledge capture systems, integrated engineering tools and rapid development processes
• Knowledge in the use of 3D CAD tools
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and documentation abilities

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
• 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