Passive Thermal Engineer III – Lunar Lander Systems

Blue Origin; Merritt Island (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Stock options

Paid time off

Education support program

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a Passive Thermal Hardware Engineer III to lead design, development, and testing of passive thermal assemblies for the MK1 Lunar Lander. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, influence material choices, and ensure robust thermal performance from conception through flight operations.

Ideal candidates bring a BS in mechanical or aerospace engineering with 5+ years of thermal experience, plus strong problem-solving and documentation skills.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years of relevant Thermal Engineering experience.
• Expertise in thermal design fundamentals.
• Demonstrated experience building and testing thermal hardware.
• Understanding of aerospace hardware verification and validation process.
• Demonstrated experience in managing hardware EBOMs, drawings and manufacturing artifacts.
• Experience working in a cross-functional team responsible for selecting materials, manufacturing processes, and developing the design to produce world-class engineered products.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the design and development of module and vehicle level passive thermal assemblies from conception through development and flight operations.
• Support internal or external development of passive thermal components and assemblies.
• Work with multi-discipline product teams to mature module and vehicle designs.
• Collaborate closely with the thermal analysis group.
• Work with subsystem specifications, mission environments, and design and construction standards.
• Produce outputs including component specifications, test plans, test execution reports, and test reports.
• Analyze component and assembly thermal performance using a broad spectrum of analysis techniques from classical hand calculations to Thermal Desktop models.
• Develop short-term and long-term development plans.
• Make decisions on make or buy for thermal components.

Skills

Thermal design

Hardware testing

Cross-functional teamwork

Documentation

Thermal analysis

Attention to detail

Education

B.S. in mechanical or aerospace engineering

M.S./PhD in mechanical or aerospace engineering

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking a Passive Thermal Hardware Engineer III to lead design, development, and testing of passive thermal assemblies for the MK1 Lunar Lander. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, influence material choices, and ensure robust thermal performance from conception through flight operations.

Ideal candidates bring a BS in mechanical or aerospace engineering with 5+ years of thermal experience, plus strong problem-solving and documentation skills.