Insulation Design Engineer II, New Glenn Stage 2

Blue Origin LLC; Seattle, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation provided

Travel up to 20%

Stock options

Paid time off

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC is seeking an experienced engineer to design and implement multi-layer insulation systems for the New Glenn Upper Stage, ensuring thermal performance across launch and on-orbit environments.

You will translate heat flux requirements into manufacturable designs, specify materials, and produce detailed drawings, while collaborating with manufacturing and testing teams to validate performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in thermal or mechanical design of MLI or thermal control systems in aerospace.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and iterate multi-layer insulation blankets and thermal control systems for New Glenn Upper Stage structures, propellant tanks, and fluid systems.
• Collaborate with thermal analysts to translate heat flux and temperature requirements into manufacturable MLI designs.
• Define MLI material selections, layer counts, seaming patterns, attachment methods, and cutouts with design teams.
• Develop detailed drawings, fabrication specifications, and installation procedures for MLI blankets with manufacturing teams.
• Support testing and inspection activities including calorimeter testing, installation verification, and thermal vacuum testing.

Skills

Thermal design

MLI design

Aerospace experience

CAD Creo

Thermal analysis tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

PTC Creo

Thermal Desktop

SINDA

Job description

Application close date: Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

At 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 team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! Join our Luxembourg team where your expertise directly contributes to humanity's greatest adventure, while maintaining the work-life harmony that makes great engineering possible. Be part of a collaborative, inclusive culture where safety and technical excellence drive every decision as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight from the heart of Europe.

As part of a hardworking team of engineers and technicians, you will design and develop multi-layer insulation systems for the New Glenn Upper Stage, playing a critical role in ensuring the vehicle's thermal performance across the full range of launch and on-orbit environments. You will own MLI design from concept through production, working at the intersection of thermal analysis, materials, and manufacturing.

Special Mentions

• Relocation provided
• Travel expected up to 20% of the time
• Shifts available: Standard business hours with flexibility based on program needs
• Interviews will include a technical assessment

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and iterate multi-layer insulation blankets and thermal control systems for New Glenn Upper Stage structures, propellant tanks, and fluid systems
• Work closely with thermal analysts to translate heat flux and temperature requirements into manufacturable MLI designs that meet mass and performance margins
• Define MLI material selections, layer counts, seaming patterns, attachment methods, and cutouts in coordination with structural and mechanical design teams
• Develop detailed drawings, fabrication specifications, and installation procedures for MLI blankets in collaboration with manufacturing and technicians
• Support testing and inspection activities including calorimeter testing, installation verification, and thermal vacuum testing to validate design performance

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field 3+ years of experience in thermal or mechanical design of MLI or thermal control systems in an aerospace or space systems environment
• Working knowledge of spacecraft or launch vehicle thermal environments and insulation design principles
• Experience developing engineering drawings and specifications using CAD tools such as PTC Creo
• Familiarity with thermal analysis tools such as Thermal Desktop, SINDA, or equivalent
• 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

• Hands‑on experience with MLI fabrication, installation, and testing on flight hardware
• Familiarity with cryogenic insulation challenges, including propellant tank blanket design for liquid oxygen or liquid hydrogen systems
• Experience working with specialty MLI materials such as aluminized Kapton, Dacron netting, and low‑outgassing adhesives
• Knowledge of contamination control and cleanroom requirements associated with MLI fabrication and installation
• Experience supporting design reviews (PDR, CDR, TRR) and presenting thermal control design solutions to stakeholders

Base Pay Range for: CO applicants is $90,934.00 - $127,307.25 WA applicants is $99,201.00 - $138,880.35 Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin 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.

Background Check Required for all positions

Blue’s Standard Background Check Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation

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Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre‑employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical.

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%
• an 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.
• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion.
• Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation.

Please check with your recruiter for more details.

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 and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “Know Your Rights,” please see here.

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