MLI Thermal Design Engineer II

Blue Origin; Florida; On-site; USD 91,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation provided

Travel up to 20%

Interviews include technicalassessment

Flexible shifts

Job summary

Blue Origin in the United States seeks a mechanical/thermal engineer to design MLI blankets and thermal systems for the New Glenn Upper Stage, collaborating with thermal analysts and manufacturing.

You will define materials, layer counts, drawings, and installation procedures, supporting testing and analysis to ensure thermal performance across launch and on-orbit environments. A Bachelor's in ME/AE and 3+ years in aerospace thermal design are required; US work authorization is necessary.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years in thermal or mechanical design of MLI or thermal control systems.
• Experience with CAD tools (PTC Creo) for drawings and specs.
• Familiarity with Thermal Desktop, SINDA, or similar thermal analysis tools.
• U.S. citizen or eligible work status (permanent resident or asylum status).

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

Thermal design

Mechanical design

CAD Creo

Thermal analysis tools

Spacecraft thermal environments

Documentation & specs

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

PTC Creo

Thermal Desktop

SINDA

Job description

Blue Origin in the United States seeks a mechanical/thermal engineer to design MLI blankets and thermal systems for the New Glenn Upper Stage, collaborating with thermal analysts and manufacturing.

You will define materials, layer counts, drawings, and installation procedures, supporting testing and analysis to ensure thermal performance across launch and on-orbit environments. A Bachelor's in ME/AE and 3+ years in aerospace thermal design are required; US work authorization is necessary.