Junior Spacecraft Thermal Engineer

InvestedintheMission; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Stock options

Education support program

Job summary

Blue Origin in the United States is seeking an early-career engineer to support the design, analysis, and testing of spacecraft thermal control systems across programs. You will work with experienced engineers to gain hands-on experience with both passive and active thermal control systems.

The role emphasizes learning, collaboration, and detailed documentation, with opportunities to contribute to hardware development, testing, and integration as part of a safety-conscious team.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in mechanical, aerospace, or related engineering discipline.
• Recent graduates who can start by Fall 2027.
• Coursework in thermodynamics, heat transfer, or fluid mechanics.
• Familiarity with CAD software (Creo, SolidWorks, NX).
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

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

B.S. in mechanical/aerospace eng

CAD proficiency

Team collaboration

Strong communication

Problem solving

Education

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

Tools

Creo

SolidWorks

NX

Job description

Blue Origin in the United States is seeking an early-career engineer to support the design, analysis, and testing of spacecraft thermal control systems across programs. You will work with experienced engineers to gain hands-on experience with both passive and active thermal control systems.

The role emphasizes learning, collaboration, and detailed documentation, with opportunities to contribute to hardware development, testing, and integration as part of a safety-conscious team.