MK1 Vehicle Thermal and Fluids Integrator

Socket.dev; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 111,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Blue Origin in the United States is seeking a MK1 Vehicle Thermal and Fluids Integrator to own the integrated thermal and fluid subsystems for the Lunar Lander, defining requirements, interfaces, test scopes, and verification across the full vehicle lifecycle.

You will lead ICD development, leak budgeting, and test planning for cryogenic and non-cryogenic fluids, coordinate with subsystems, and support anomaly investigations to enable mission success.

Qualifications

• BS in aerospace/mechanical systems engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in systems engineering with thermal and fluid focus for spacecraft.
• Experience with thermal/fluids analysis and model anchoring.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain vehicle-level thermal and fluid system requirements and verification.
• Define ICDs across vehicle subsystems and manage leak budgets.
• Lead test scope for integrated thermal and fluid systems, incl. cryogenic tests.
• Review test data and support anomaly investigations.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define requirements and resources.

Skills

Thermal analysis

Fluid systems

Systems engineering

Requirements management

Test planning

Interface control documents

Root cause investigations

Education

B.S. in Aerospace Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Job description

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.

This role is part of the Lunar Permanence Business Unit. To further Blue Origin's mission of having millions of people living and working in space, we are building the sustainable infrastructure for transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface.

As part of a hardworking team of engineers, you will serve as the integrator of the thermal and fluid systems of the MK1 Lunar Lander. In your role as MK1 Vehicle Thermal and Fluids Integrator on the Vehicle Systems Engineering team, you will be responsible for defining and managing the integrated thermal and fluid system requirements, interfaces, design parameters, and test scope across the full vehicle lifecycle from design through verification and validation. Your expertise and leadership will be critical to ensuring the thermal and fluid systems of the lander are properly defined, integrated, tested, and certified for mission success.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Own and maintain integrated vehicle-level thermal and fluid system requirements and lead their verification and validation
• Define and manage integrated thermal and fluid interface control documents (ICD) across vehicle subsystems
• Own and maintain the vehicle leak budget, ensuring all contributions are tracked, dispositioned, and within acceptable limits
• Serve as the vehicle level component temperature limits owner, ensuring all hardware operates within defined thermal margins across all mission phases and has been tested to the necessary levels
• Define and manage design parameters related to integrated thermal and fluid systems
• Define proof and leak test scope and success criteria for pressurized fluid systems across the vehicle
• Own or support vehicle test scope for integrated vehicle tests involving thermal and fluid systems, including integrated vehicle thermal vacuum testing, tanking tests, and proof and leak tests
• Define test objectives and success criteria in test matrices, traced to requirements, design parameters, budgets, and interfaces
• Review test procedures involving pressurized cryogenic and non-cryogenic fluid systems and support test execution
• Review and interpret test data to assess performance and health at both the system and component level, and to anchor and validate analytical models
• Support test and operation efforts by investigating root cause and corrective actions and dispositioning non-conformances and event reports related to thermal and fluid systems
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to define requirements, dependencies, and resource needs associated with delivering integrated thermal and fluid systems and executing associated testing

Minimum Qualifications:

• Passion for our mission: Millions of people living and working in space!
• B.S. degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of systems engineering experience with a focus on thermal and fluid systems for spacecraft
• Strong understanding of integrated thermal and fluid spacecraft systems including active and passive thermal control systems
• Experience with thermal and fluid analysis and model anchoring and validation
• Strong knowledge of spacecraft fluid and thermal components including cryogenic tanks, accumulators, fluid lines, valves, regulators, fittings, and heaters
• Experience with interface definition and management across complex spacecraft systems
• Experience planning, reviewing, and supporting execution of integrated tests on spacecraft involving pressurized fluid systems
• Experience leading anomaly resolution and root cause investigations on flight hardware
• 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

• Experience with lunar, deep space, or planetary missions
• Experience with cryogenic propellant systems and associated ground support equipment
• Experience with design and construction standards for space systems
• Experience with integrated hazard analysis and verification for spacecraft pressurized systems
• Experience with thermal vacuum testing and/or integrated tanking test execution
• Experience with leak budget development and management for spacecraft fluid systems

Base Pay Range for:

CO applicants is $110,938.00 - $155,312.85 WA applicants is $121,023.00 - $169,432.20

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.

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
• 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 (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.
• 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

• 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.
• 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.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affiantive Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at [e-mail]. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.