Passive Thermal Control System Engineer III - Lunar Permanence

Jobs via Dice; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company seeks a Passive Thermal Control System Engineer III to develop thermal control systems for lunar landers. This role involves managing thermal hardware, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring subsystem performance for lunar missions. Candidates with a strong background in thermal engineering and leadership skills are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits

Opportunity to contribute to lunar exploration projects

Qualifications

• 5+ years in thermal hardware engineering.
• Experience with spacecraft thermal hardware.
• Familiarity with NASA standards and lunar missions.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of thermal hardware from conception through integration.
• Generating specifications and supporting testing.
• Providing technical leadership across the spacecraft's lifecycle.

Skills

Leadership

Knowledge of heat transfer in space

Thermal hardware engineering

Education

B.S. in Engineering or related field

M.S. or PhD

Tools

CAD software (e.g., Creo)

Job description

Passive Thermal Control System Engineer III - Lunar Permanence

Join our team as a Passive Thermal Control System Engineer III within the Lunar Permanence business unit at Blue Origin. This role involves developing thermal control systems for lunar landers, focusing on Cryogenic Multi-Layer Insulation.

Responsibilities include ownership of thermal hardware from conception through integration, generating specifications, supporting testing, and providing technical leadership across the spacecraft's lifecycle. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure successful thermal subsystem performance in lunar missions.

Minimum qualifications: B.S. in Engineering or related field, 5+ years in thermal hardware engineering, knowledge of heat transfer in space, experience with spacecraft thermal hardware, leadership skills, and familiarity with CAD software like Creo.

Preferred qualifications: M.S. or PhD, 8+ years aerospace experience, expertise in passive thermal hardware, hardware testing, vendor management, thermal modeling tools, and experience with NASA standards and lunar missions.

This role offers a competitive salary, benefits, and the opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking lunar exploration projects. We value diversity and encourage candidates who meet most qualifications to apply.