Spacecraft Thermal Engineer I — Early Career

Blue Origin; Florida; On-site; USD 80,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Stock options

Paid time off

Education support program

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking an early-career engineer to support the development of thermal hardware and systems. You will assist with thermal analysis, design activities, testing support, and hardware integration efforts, gaining hands-on experience across passive and active thermal control systems.

As part of a team of engineers, you will learn, adapt to a fast-paced environment, and contribute to innovative solutions with strong attention to detail and safety culture.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in mechanical, aerospace, or related engineering.
• Recent graduate within the last year and able to start by Fall 2027.
• Coursework or project experience in thermodynamics, heat transfer, or fluid mechanics.
• Familiarity with CAD software (Creo, SolidWorks, NX, or similar).
• Basic engineering fundamentals and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong communication skills and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Support design, fabrication, and testing of thermal control hardware.
• Assist with thermal analysis using hand calculations and analysis software.
• Support integration and test activities for thermal hardware.
• Create and maintain technical documentation including drawings, specifications, and test procedures.
• Participate in design reviews and technical discussions.
• Contribute to hardware assembly and testing efforts.
• Learn and apply thermal engineering principles to spacecraft applications.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

B.S. degree in mechanical engineering

Aerospace or related engineering discipline

Recent graduate within last year; start Fall 2027

Tools

Creo

SolidWorks

NX

CAD software

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking an early-career engineer to support the development of thermal hardware and systems. You will assist with thermal analysis, design activities, testing support, and hardware integration efforts, gaining hands-on experience across passive and active thermal control systems.

As part of a team of engineers, you will learn, adapt to a fast-paced environment, and contribute to innovative solutions with strong attention to detail and safety culture.