MLI Design Engineer – Space Vehicle Thermal Systems

Blue Origin; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 91,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Paid time off

Education Support Program

Job summary

Blue Origin in Colorado is seeking a Mechanical/Aerospace engineer to design and develop multi-layer insulation blankets for the New Glenn Upper Stage, ensuring thermal safety and performance.

You will translate heat transfer requirements into manufacturable MLI solutions, develop drawings and installation procedures with manufacturing teams, and support testing and calibration activities to verify design integrity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years in thermal or mechanical design of MLI or thermal control systems.
• Experience with spacecraft thermal environments and insulation design.
• Ability to create engineering drawings and specs with CAD tools (PTC Creo).
• Familiarity with Thermal Desktop or SINDA.
• U.S. citizen or eligible to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and iterate multi-layer insulation blankets and thermal control systems for New Glenn Upper Stage structures, propellant tanks, and fluid systems
• Work closely with thermal analysts to translate heat flux and temperature requirements into manufacturable MLI designs that meet mass and performance margins
• Define MLI material selections, layer counts, seaming patterns, attachment methods, and cutouts in coordination with structural and mechanical design teams
• Develop detailed drawings, fabrication specifications, and installation procedures for MLI blankets in collaboration with manufacturing and technicians
• Support testing and inspection activities including calorimeter testing, installation verification, and thermal vacuum testing to validate design performance

Skills

MLI design

Thermal design

Spacecraft thermal environments

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

PTC Creo

Thermal Desktop

SINDA

Job description

Blue Origin in Colorado is seeking a Mechanical/Aerospace engineer to design and develop multi-layer insulation blankets for the New Glenn Upper Stage, ensuring thermal safety and performance.

You will translate heat transfer requirements into manufacturable MLI solutions, develop drawings and installation procedures with manufacturing teams, and support testing and calibration activities to verify design integrity.