Senior Passive Thermal Hardware Engineer

Blue Origin LLC; Washington; On-site; USD 131,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) with company match

Education Support Program

Stock Options

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC is seeking a Passive Thermal Hardware Engineer III to lead the design, development, and testing of passive thermal assemblies for the MK1 Lunar Lander. You will collaborate across disciplines to mature thermal systems and support make/buy decisions for critical components, ensuring flight‑worthy hardware for spaceflight missions.

Ideal candidates have a strong background in thermal design fundamentals, hardware verification, and EBOM management, with a proactive approach to

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.
• Excellent attention to detail and task ownership, willingness to perform low‑level tasks when needed.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to earn trust and maintain professional relationships.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop 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.
• Collaborate with multi-discipline product teams to mature module and vehicle designs.
• Work 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

Hardware testing

EBOM management

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication

Education

B.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Job description

Blue Origin LLC is seeking a Passive Thermal Hardware Engineer III to lead the design, development, and testing of passive thermal assemblies for the MK1 Lunar Lander. You will collaborate across disciplines to mature thermal systems and support make/buy decisions for critical components, ensuring flight‑worthy hardware for spaceflight missions.

Ideal candidates have a strong background in thermal design fundamentals, hardware verification, and EBOM management, with a proactive approach to