Early-Career Spacecraft Thermal Engineer

Blue Origin; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance (basic & supplemental)

Parental Leave

Short/Long-term Disability

401(k) with company match

Education Support Program

Job summary

Blue Origin in Huntsville is seeking an early-career engineer to support the development of spacecraft thermal hardware and systems. You will assist with thermal analysis, design activities, testing support, and hardware integration, collaborating with experienced engineers to gain hands-on experience with passive and active thermal control solutions.

The role emphasizes learning, teamwork, and contributing to innovative spaceflight challenges in a fast-paced environment, with opportunities to

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in mechanical, aerospace, or related engineering discipline.
• Will have earned their degree within the last year and able to start by Fall 2027.
• Coursework or project experience in thermodynamics, heat transfer, or fluid mechanics.
• Familiarity with CAD software (Creo, SolidWorks, NX, or similar).
• Basic understanding of engineering fundamentals and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong communication skills and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Support design, fabrication, and testing of thermal control hardware.
• Assist with thermal analysis using hand calculations and analysis software.
• Support integration and test activities for thermal hardware.
• Create and maintain technical documentation including drawings, specifications, and test procedures.
• Participate in design reviews and technical discussions.
• Contribute to hardware assembly and testing efforts.
• Learn and apply thermal engineering principles to spacecraft applications.

Skills

Team collaboration

Strong communication

Hands-on learning

Problem solving

Education

B.S. degree in mechanical, aerospace, or related engineering

Tools

Creo

SolidWorks

NX

Job description

Blue Origin in Huntsville is seeking an early-career engineer to support the development of spacecraft thermal hardware and systems. You will assist with thermal analysis, design activities, testing support, and hardware integration, collaborating with experienced engineers to gain hands-on experience with passive and active thermal control solutions.

The role emphasizes learning, teamwork, and contributing to innovative spaceflight challenges in a fast-paced environment, with opportunities to