Manufacturing Engineer III - Structures

Blue Origin; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 96,310 - 134,833; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Job summary

A leading aerospace firm in Seattle is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer III - Structures. The candidate will own thermal control hardware, ensure the success of thermal subsystems, and mentor early-career engineers. An engineering degree and experience in thermal hardware engineering are required. A competitive salary range from $96,310 to $134,833 annually is offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant Thermal Hardware Engineering experience.
• Solid understanding of heat transfer fundamentals.
• Coordination with various spacecraft divisions required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain ownership of assigned passive thermal control hardware.
• Generate and own component specifications and test plans.
• Provide technical leadership through the vehicle life cycle.

Skills

Thermal Hardware Engineering

Heat transfer fundamentals

CAD software (Creo)

Aerospace hardware verification

Education

B.S. degree in Engineering

Tools

Thermal Desktop

Sinda/Fluint

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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!

This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin’s Blue Moon landers and related products. To further Blue Origin's mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface.

You will be a Passive Thermal Control System Engineer II within the Thermal Product Team. You will be responsible for performing and leading Thermal Hardware Engineering tasks and delivering hardware-related products. You will work closely with Thermal engineering counterparts, but also interface across all other product teams to ensure successful execution of the Thermal Subsystem in the larger spacecraft and mission. Contribute to a team of Thermal Engineers simultaneously developing groundbreaking lunar landers.

Responsibilities

• Maintain ownership of assigned passive thermal control hardware from conception, through internal or external development, testing, and integration with the vehicle
• Generate and own component specifications, test plan/execution/reports, occasional thermal analysis, short/long term development plans, and make/buy decisions
• Understand and incorporate subsystem specifications, mission environments, and design and construction standards
• Provide technical leadership to the team through the vehicle life cycle from definition, interfaces, conceptual design, detailed design, component development, assembly, verification, and operation
• Provide technical input to thermal specifications and requirements (at subsystem and component-levels)
• Provide technical input to Thermal interfaces, including Interface Control Documents (ICDs) and models (in collaboration with adjacent IPTs)
• Mentor early-career Thermal Systems Engineers on the Lunar Program
• Standardize Thermal Hardware Engineering approaches
• Support the verification and validation of Thermal requirements, in collaboration with the Thermal test and systems engineers
• Support and present at major gated reviews including design reviews, readiness reviews, etc.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of a B.S. degree in Engineering or another technical field.
• 2+ years of relevant Thermal Hardware Engineering experience
• Solid understanding of heat transfer fundamentals in space environment
• Familiarity with common spacecraft thermal hardware
• Coordination with various other spacecraft divisions
• Familiarity of structural design fundamentals related to passive thermal hardware
• Experience with CAD software; preferably Creo
• Familiarity of aerospace hardware verification and validation process
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships.

Preferred Qualifications

• M.S. or PhD degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering
• 5+ years of relevant aerospace experience
• Solid understanding of passive thermal hardware such as Multi-layer insulation (MLI), Thermal Protection Systems (TPS), coatings, and semi-passive devices like sensors and heaters
• Demonstrated experience assembling and testing hardware (components and/or assemblies)
• Familiarity with Thermal Desktop and Sinda/Fluint, including model validation and test correlation
• Experience working on a verification program for a complex spaceflight or aviation system.
• Experience maturing a design from requirements definition through hardware delivery
• Experience with requirements and V&V tracking tools, preferably using JAMA.
• Experience with NASA design and certifications standards for human spaceflight.
• Experience with NASA lunar, deep space, or planetary missions.

Compensation Range For

WA applicants is $96,310.00-$134,833.65

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.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

• 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
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification, Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.
• Benefits include: 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%, and an Education Support Program.
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.
• Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

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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• Industries

  Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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