Senior Passive Thermal Engineer for Spacecraft Systems

BLUE ORIGIN; Huntsville (TN); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Stock options

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Blue Origin in Huntsville, AL seeks an experienced Thermal Engineer to own passive thermal systems for the MK1 Lunar Lander from conception to flight operations. You will design, analyze, and test module and vehicle level thermal assemblies while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure robust performance.

The role requires deep knowledge of thermal design, hands-on hardware experience, and the ability to communicate clearly with engineers, managers, and suppliers. U.S.

Qualifications

• BS in mechanical or aerospace engineering.
• 8 years of Thermal Engineering experience.
• Experience building and testing thermal hardware.
• Understanding of aerospace hardware verification and validation.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop passive thermal assemblies from conception through development and flight operations.
• Support development of passive thermal components and assemblies.
• Collaborate 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.
• Develop short-term and long-term development plans.
• Make decisions on make or buy for thermal components.

Skills

Thermal design

Thermal analysis

Cross-functional teamwork

Documentation

Communication

Education

B.S. in mechanical or aerospace engineering

M.S./PhD in mechanical or aerospace engineering

Tools

Thermal Desktop

CAD

Job description

Blue Origin in Huntsville, AL seeks an experienced Thermal Engineer to own passive thermal systems for the MK1 Lunar Lander from conception to flight operations. You will design, analyze, and test module and vehicle level thermal assemblies while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure robust performance.

The role requires deep knowledge of thermal design, hands-on hardware experience, and the ability to communicate clearly with engineers, managers, and suppliers. U.S.