Thermal Engineer II

Blue Origin LLC; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 107,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Origin in Seattle seeks a spacecraft thermal engineer to define and develop Active Thermal Control System components for the Human Landing System. You will work with NASA and National Team Partners to deliver hardware such as cold plates, radiators, valves, and heat exchangers, ensuring safety and reliability in a fast-paced mission environment.

The role requires hands-on testing, CAD design ( Creo ), and strong collaboration across engineers and program leadership, with opportunities to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering is required.
• 3 years of relevant Thermal/Mechanical Engineering experience.
• Ability to perform basic thermal analysis using hand calcs.
• Experience assembling and testing hardware.
• Familiarity with aerospace hardware verification and validation processes.
• Experience with CAD software, preferably Creo.

Responsibilities

• Define and deliver Active Thermal Control System components for spacecraft.
• Perform integration and verification of thermal hardware.
• Collaborate with NASA and National Team Partners on HLS and related programs.
• Support design efforts for pumped fluid loop systems and semi-passive devices.
• Contribute to thermal analysis and testing activities with documentation.

Skills

Thermal engineering

Mechanical engineering

CAD Creo

Thermal analysis

Hardware testing

Spaceflight hardware

Documentation writing

Education

B.S. in mechanical or aerospace engineering

M.S. in mechanical or aerospace engineering

Tools

Creo

Thermal Desktop

Sinda/Fluint

Job description

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. Blue Origin’s culture is rooted in safety, collaboration, and inclusion and we are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.

As part of a diverse and 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). You will be responsible for Active Thermal Control System component delivery, integration, and verification efforts as well as supporting Active Thermal Control System design efforts.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of a B.S. degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering
• 3 years of relevant Thermal Engineering or Mechanical Engineering experience
• Ability to perform basic thermal analysis using hand calcs
• Demonstrated experience assembling and testing hardware
• Understanding of aerospace hardware verification and validation process
• Familiarity with common spacecraft Active Thermal Control hardware such as cold plates, heat exchangers, valves, radiators, tubing, and fittings, and working fluids
• Experience with CAD software; preferably Creo
• M.S. degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering
• 5 years of relevant aerospace experience
• Experience in designing, building, and testing fluid routing systems and associated components
• Solid understanding of pumped fluid loop hardware such as tubing, cold plates, radiators, valves, heat exchangers, etc and semi-passive devices like sensors and heaters
• Experience with Thermal Desktop and Sinda/Fluint
• Able to work well in an integrated collaborative team environment, including frequent interactions with other engineers, managers, and program leadership
• Highly self-motivated with strong organizational and written/oral communication skills – able to prioritize and execute tasks in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

• M.S. degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering
• 5 years of relevant aerospace experience
• Experience in designing, building, and testing fluid routing systems and associated components
• Solid understanding of pumped fluid loop hardware such as tubing, cold plates, radiators, valves, heat exchangers, etc and semi-passive devices like sensors and heaters
• Experience with Thermal Desktop and Sinda/Fluint
• Able to work well in an integrated collaborative team environment, including frequent interactions with other engineers, managers, and program leadership
• Highly self-motivated with strong organizational and written/oral communication skills – able to prioritize and execute tasks in a fast-paced environment

Base Pay Range

• CO applicants: $98,208.00 - $137,491.20
• WA applicants: $107,136.00 - $149,990.40
• 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.

Benefits

• 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.
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week).
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

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 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. 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, sex, 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.

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We’re committed to building the road to space so our children can build the future. We are a mission-driven company focused on ideas and innovation, and encourage fresh perspectives from bold voices. At Blue, our team is building the future as their unique selves. Thank you for your interest in working at Blue Origin! Blue Origin was founded with a vision to enable a future where millions of people are living and working in space to benefit Earth. In order to preserve Earth, Blue Origin believes in the need to enable humanity to expand, explore, find new energy and material resources, and move industries that stress Earth into space. Blue Origin believes it has an important role in building a road to space and lowering the cost of getting there. At Blue Origin, we’re working on this today by developing fully reusable launch vehicles and systems that are safe, reliable and affordable. Every launch vehicle is designed for human spaceflight from the beginning and able to ferry payloads to space.

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