SLD Thermal Hardware Design Engineer III - Radiator - Lunar Permanence

Blue Origin LLC; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is looking for a Thermal Hardware Design Engineer III to join their team in Seattle. The role involves defining and developing spacecraft thermal control systems for lunar landers. Candidates should possess a solid background in thermal engineering, with a degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering, and experience working on relevant projects. This position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to the future of space exploration while working alongside experts in the field.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid parental leave

401(k) with company match

Education Support Program

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Discretionary bonus

Qualifications

• 5 years of relevant Thermal Engineering experience required.
• Experience with design for manufacturability and aerospace design standards.
• Familiarity with qualification process for thermal systems.

Responsibilities

• Define and develop spacecraft thermal control systems.
• Contribute to the design and development of thermal components.
• Work directly with NASA on the Human Landing System.

Skills

Thermal Engineering

Fluid Routing

Cross-Functional Team Collaboration

Education

B.S. degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering

M.S. or PhD degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering

Tools

Creo

Windchill

Finite Element Analysis (ANSYS)

Job description

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SLD Thermal Hardware Design Engineer III - Radiator - Lunar Permanence

Apply locations Seattle, WA Denver, CO Space Coast, FL Los Angeles, CA time type Full time posted on Posted Today job requisition id R52670

Application close date:

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin’s Blue Moon landers and related products. To further Blue Origin's mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface.

As part of a hardworking team of engineers, you will contribute to the definition and development of spacecraft thermal control systems. You should be comfortable working in a fast-paced and often uncertain environment, contributing to innovative solutions, while demonstrating personal leadership, technical competence, and attention to detail. You will work directly with NASA and our National Team Partners as part of the Human Landing System (HLS) Sustaining Lunar Development (SLD) program.

We are looking for Engineers to be responsible for thermal components from conception, through internal or external development, testing, and integration with the vehicle. You will be part of the Thermal Hardware group for multiple generations of landers, which works closely with the Thermal Analysis group within the Lunar Thermal integrated product team. Inputs to your work will include subsystem specifications, mission environments, and design and construction standards. Outputs will include component specifications, test plan/execution/reports, occasional thermal analysis, short/long term development plans, and make/buy decisions.

Contribute to a team of Thermal Engineers and Analysts simultaneously developing groundbreaking lunar landers. We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a B.S. degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering

• 5 years of relevant Thermal Engineering experience

• Solid understanding of thermal/fluid fundamentals

• Proficiency in application of fundamentals to inform thermal and structural design such as interface sizing, material selection, and design element definition.

• Understanding of aerospace hardware verification and validation process

• Experience with CAD software; preferably Creo with Windchill

• Experience with design for manufacturability and aerospace design standards

• Familiarity of structural design fundamentals related to spacecraft structures and thermal control hardware

• Demonstrated experience working in cross-functional teams to deliver results

• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion

Desired:

• M.S. or PhD degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering

• 8 years of relevant aerospace experience

• Experience in designing fluid routing systems and defining specifications for flexlines, hoses, and fittings and relevant standards.

• Solid understanding spacecraft thermal control hardware including active and passive systems.

• Experience specifying and evaluating fluid systems to meet mechanical and structural design requirements.

• Familiarity with qualification process for thermal systems including welded assemblies, bonded assemblies, and fittings.

• Vendor technical management experience

• Experience solving a variety of thermal problems demonstrating breadth in application

• Experience maturing a design from requirements definition through hardware delivery.

• Finite Element Analysis (FEA) tools (ANSYS preferred) experience

• Familiarity with Thermal Desktop and Sinda/Fluint, including model validation and test correlation

Compensation Range for:

CA applicants is $117,498.00-$164,497.20;CO applicants is $107,707.00-$150,789.45;WA applicants is $117,498.00-$164,497.20

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S.as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check

• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation

• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification, Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.

Benefits

• Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.

• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

• Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

• Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “EEO Is the Law,” please see here .

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