Senior Passive Thermal Engineer – Space Systems

Blue Origin LLC; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Stock options

Education support program

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC is seeking a Passive Thermal Hardware Engineer III to own the design and development of passive thermal assemblies for the MK1 Lunar Lander and related products. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and the thermal analysis group to ensure robust thermal performance from conception through flight operations, delivering detailed specifications, test plans, and reports.

The role requires 5+ years in thermal engineering, a strong foundation in passive thermal design, and

Qualifications

• B.S. 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Passive thermal design

Thermal analysis

Thermal hardware testing

Cross-functional teamwork

Engineering documentation

Education

B.S. in mechanical or aerospace engineering

M.S. or PhD (preferred)

Tools

Thermal Desktop

3D CAD

Job description

Blue Origin LLC is seeking a Passive Thermal Hardware Engineer III to own the design and development of passive thermal assemblies for the MK1 Lunar Lander and related products. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and the thermal analysis group to ensure robust thermal performance from conception through flight operations, delivering detailed specifications, test plans, and reports.

The role requires 5+ years in thermal engineering, a strong foundation in passive thermal design, and