Senior Nuclear Engineer - Formulation

Blue Origin

Multiple Locations
Ca: $145,188.00 - $203,263.20; co: $133,500.00 - $...
Nuclear reactor systems design
Transient analysis of reactor systems
Space nuclear systems knowledge
Blue Origin envisions millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth, and this role supports that mission within the Space Systems Development business unit

Job Summary

  • Blue Origin envisions millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth, and this role supports that mission within the Space Systems Development business unit.
  • Responsibilities include defining nuclear portfolios for propulsion and power systems, guiding multi-disciplinary teams, and assessing emerging technologies for cost and risk benefits.
  • Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid parental leave, and up to four weeks of paid time off per year.

Matching Summary

Blue Origin envisions millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth, and this role supports that mission within the Space Systems Development business unit.

Salary

CA: $145,188.00 - $203,263.20; CO: $133,500.00 - $186,898.95; WA: $145,188.00 - $203,263.20; Other site ranges may differ; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, paid parental leave, disability, education support

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Nuclear reactor systems design
  • Transient analysis of reactor systems
  • Space nuclear systems knowledge
  • Thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, heat transfer
  • Team leadership and collaboration
  • Self-directed task management

Nice-to-have

  • Innovation and creativity facilitation
  • Responding to evolving requirements
  • Mentoring less experienced engineers
  • Proposal support experience
  • Fault-tolerance strategies

Key Requirements

  • B.S. degree in nuclear engineering or equivalent
  • 5+ years reactor systems experience
  • 2+ years engineering mentorship experience
  • US citizen or national, permanent resident, or lawfully admitted

Work Rights

US citizen or national, permanent resident, or lawfully admitted

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