MK1 Vehicle Thermal and Fluids Integrator

Blue Origin LLC; Washington; On-site; USD 121,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Stock options

Job summary

Blue Origin in Washington state seeks an MK1 Vehicle Thermal and Fluids Integrator to define and manage the integrated thermal and fluid system requirements across the full vehicle lifecycle, from design through verification and validation.

You will own the thermal margin, leak budget, ICDs, test scope, and support both cryogenic and non-cryogenic fluid systems, collaborating with internal stakeholders to deliver mission-ready lunar lander hardware.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 and tested to 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.
• Define test objectives and success criteria in test matrices, traced to requirements 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 system and component level.
• Support test and operation efforts by investigating root cause and corrective actions and dispositioning non-conformances.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to define requirements, dependencies, and resource needs.

Skills

Thermal analysis

Systems engineering

Cryogenic systems

Interface management

Test planning

Root cause analysis

US citizenship

Education

B.S. in Aerospace/Mechanical/Systems Engineering

Tools

Thermal modeling tools

Fluid simulation

Test equipment

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

• 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

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

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

• 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.

Additional Benefits

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 Disclaimer

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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Company Culture

We're committed to building the road to space so our children can build the future. We are a mission-driven company focused on ideas and innovation, and encourage fresh perspectives from bold voices. At Blue, our team is building the future as their unique selves.

About Blue Origin

Thank you for your interest in working at Blue Origin! Blue Origin was founded with a vision to enable a future where millions of people are living and working in space to benefit Earth. In order to preserve Earth, Blue Origin believes in the need to enable humanity to expand, explore, find new energy and material resources, and move industries that stress Earth into space. Blue Origin believes it has an important role in building a road to space and lowering the cost of getting there.

Mission Milestone

At Blue Origin, we're working on this today by developing fully reusable launch vehicles and systems that are safe, reliable and affordable. Every launch vehicle is designed for human spaceflight from the beginning and able to ferry payloads to space.

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