Senior Nuclear Engineer - Formulation

Blue Origin

Multiple Locations
Ca applicants is $145,188.00 - $203,263.20; co app...
On-site
Nuclear reactor systems design
Space nuclear systems knowledge
Thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, heat transfer
Blue Origin is seeking a Senior Nuclear Engineer specializing in formulation for their Advanced Concepts and Enterprise Engineering team. The role involves defining nuclear propulsion and power systems for space applications, requiring strong technical expertise and collaboration skills

Job Summary

  • This role supports Blue Origin’s mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth, focusing on next-generation concepts and systems within the Space Systems Development business unit.
  • Responsibilities include defining the nuclear portfolio of propulsion and power systems, guiding multi-disciplinary teams, and assessing emerging technologies for space and lunar applications.
  • The position requires a B.S. degree in nuclear engineering or equivalent, 5+ years of experience in reactor systems, and the ability to lead and work effectively in teams.

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Blue Origin is seeking a Senior Nuclear Engineer specializing in formulation for their Advanced Concepts and Enterprise Engineering team. The role involves defining nuclear propulsion and power systems for space applications, requiring strong technical expertise and collaboration skills.

Salary

CA applicants is $145,188.00 - $203,263.20; CO applicants is $133,500.00 - $186,898.95; WA applicants is $145,188.00 - $203,263.20; Other site ranges may differ

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Nuclear reactor systems design
  • Space nuclear systems knowledge
  • Thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, heat transfer
  • Reactor modeling and simulation

Nice-to-have

  • Nuclear thermal propulsion systems
  • In-space nuclear electrical power
  • Reactor system development and test
  • Fault-tolerance strategies and architectures

Key Requirements

  • B.S. degree in nuclear engineering or equivalent
  • 5+ years experience in reactor systems
  • U.S. citizen or national, permanent resident, or lawfully admitted refugee/asylee

Work Rights

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.

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