Senior Thermal Hardware Engineer Lunar Lander Systems

Blue Origin LLC; United States; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Origin's Lunar Permanence team seeks a Thermal Hardware Engineer III to define and develop spacecraft thermal control systems for the Blue Moon landers. You will work in a fast-paced environment with NASA and national partners to deliver reliable, test-worthy hardware.

Responsibilities include concept through testing, collaboration with the thermal analysis group, and procurement coordination with supply chain.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering required.
• 3–5 years of relevant thermal engineering experience.
• Understanding of thermal fundamentals and hardware verification process.
• Ability to work with NASA and team partners; strong collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to thermal components from conception through development, testing and integration.
• Support internal or external development of thermal components.
• Work with thermal analysis group and vehicle thermal team.
• Develop plans, test plans, and test reports; assist with procurement.
• Make decisions on make or buy for thermal components.

Skills

Thermal fundamentals

Hardware build & test

Aerospace hardware verification

Collaboration & teamwork

Thermal analysis

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering

MS/PhD in mechanical or aerospace engineering

Tools

Thermal Desktop

Sinda/Fluint

Job description

Blue Origin's Lunar Permanence team seeks a Thermal Hardware Engineer III to define and develop spacecraft thermal control systems for the Blue Moon landers. You will work in a fast-paced environment with NASA and national partners to deliver reliable, test-worthy hardware.

Responsibilities include concept through testing, collaboration with the thermal analysis group, and procurement coordination with supply chain.