MLI Thermal Design Engineer II - Spaceflight Programs

Blue Origin LLC; Seattle, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation provided

Travel up to 20%

Stock options

Paid time off

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC is seeking an experienced engineer to design and implement multi-layer insulation systems for the New Glenn Upper Stage, ensuring thermal performance across launch and on-orbit environments.

You will translate heat flux requirements into manufacturable designs, specify materials, and produce detailed drawings, while collaborating with manufacturing and testing teams to validate performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in thermal or mechanical design of MLI or thermal control systems in aerospace.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and iterate multi-layer insulation blankets and thermal control systems for New Glenn Upper Stage structures, propellant tanks, and fluid systems.
• Collaborate with thermal analysts to translate heat flux and temperature requirements into manufacturable MLI designs.
• Define MLI material selections, layer counts, seaming patterns, attachment methods, and cutouts with design teams.
• Develop detailed drawings, fabrication specifications, and installation procedures for MLI blankets with manufacturing teams.
• Support testing and inspection activities including calorimeter testing, installation verification, and thermal vacuum testing.

Skills

Thermal design

MLI design

Aerospace experience

CAD Creo

Thermal analysis tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

PTC Creo

Thermal Desktop

SINDA

Job description

Blue Origin LLC is seeking an experienced engineer to design and implement multi-layer insulation systems for the New Glenn Upper Stage, ensuring thermal performance across launch and on-orbit environments.

You will translate heat flux requirements into manufacturable designs, specify materials, and produce detailed drawings, while collaborating with manufacturing and testing teams to validate performance.