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Blue Origin LLC

Senior Secondary Flows Analyst – Turbomachinery

Blue Origin LLC, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127


Senior Secondary Flows Analyst – TurbomachineryAt Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

As a Senior Turbomachinery Secondary Flows Analysis Engineer, you will work on the Engines Thermal Analysis team among other experts in heat transfer and 1d flow network modeling. You will directly contribute to the design and qualification of the most advanced liquid rocket engines being developed today, participating in all stages of rocket engine development from concept through detailed design and test support.

Responsibilities:

Design and analysis of turbomachinery secondary flows systems at varying levels of maturity and detail.

Meticulous bookkeeping of model status and changes through time.

Defining and anchoring predictions of secondary flow temperatures, pressures, and vapor quality to test data.

Developing novel methods and processes that will improve component and analysis performance and reliability.

Technical and career mentorship of less experienced engineers.

Peer review of secondary flow analyses on all of Blue Origin’s active engine programs.

Performing thermal analyses on rocket engine hardware as necessary.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline is required.

Minimum of 10 years of industry experience working directly with 1-d flow modeling, preferably in a turbomachinery context.

Solid understanding of fluid flow, heat transfer, and thermodynamic first principles.

Good communication skills and proficiency with productivity tools.

Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.

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.

Preferred Qualifications:

Advanced degree (Master’s or higher) in an engineering discipline with a focus on thermal or fluid sciences.

Experience with using Sinda/Fluint or Flownex flow network software to analyze turbomachinery systems.

Experience programming in Fortran, VBA, or Python.

Prior job experience in thermal/fluid testing and instrumentation specification.

Experience with ANSYS Classic and Workbench for thermal analysis.

Demonstrated knowledge surrounding cryogens and phase change heat transfer.

Compensation Range:

WA applicants is $136,467.00-$191,053.80.

Inclusivity Statement:

Don’t meet all desired requirements? At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway.

Export Control Regulations:

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Benefits:

Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match, and an Education Support Program.

Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions and allow employees to share in company results.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated workforce.

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