Junior Spacecraft Thermal Engineer: Design & Test

Blue Origin; Merritt Island (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking an early-career mechanical/aerospace engineer in Merritt Island, FL to support thermal hardware development for spacecraft systems. You will assist with thermal analysis, design activities, testing, and hardware integration under the guidance of experienced engineers.

The role emphasizes hands-on learning with passive and active thermal control, CAD modeling, and documentation. Ideal candidates recently earned a bachelor's degree and can start by Fall 2027 in a

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in mechanical, aerospace, or related engineering.
• Recent graduate 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)

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

Thermal analysis

CAD software

Team collaboration

Strong communication

Education

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

Tools

Creo

SolidWorks

NX

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking an early-career mechanical/aerospace engineer in Merritt Island, FL to support thermal hardware development for spacecraft systems. You will assist with thermal analysis, design activities, testing, and hardware integration under the guidance of experienced engineers.

The role emphasizes hands-on learning with passive and active thermal control, CAD modeling, and documentation. Ideal candidates recently earned a bachelor's degree and can start by Fall 2027 in a