Thermal Engineer II - Lunar Permanence

Blue Origin LLC; Washington; On-site; USD 107,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Paid parental leave

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Education Support Program

Stock Options

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking an engineer to develop and integrate Active Thermal Control systems for the Blue Moon Crew Lander as part of the Human Landing System program. You will design, build, test, and verify thermal components, and work with NASA and internal teams to ensure reliability and safety.

Responsibilities include planning tests, documenting specifications, aiding production and assembly, and applying GD&T and 3D CAD (Creo).

Qualifications

• BS in mechanical or aerospace engineering.
• 3 years of relevant thermal or mechanical engineering experience.
• Strong mechanical design and integration with 3D CAD.
• Experience assembling and testing hardware.
• Understanding of aerospace hardware verification and validation.
• Familiarity with spacecraft Active Thermal Control hardware (fittings, tubing, etc.).
• CAD software experience; Creo preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide manufacturing and production support for hardware.
• Provide technical guidance for integration.
• Apply practical approaches to fabrication and cost.
• Create test plans, specs, and docs for flight hardware.
• Plan, coordinate, conduct tests, and review data.
• Maintain and report schedule, budget and status.

Skills

Thermal engineering

Mechanical engineering

3D CAD

Creo

Hardware assembly/testing

Aerospace hardware

Verification & validation

GD&T ASME Y14.5

Education

B.S. in mechanical or aerospace engineering

M.S. in mechanical or aerospace engineering

Tools

Creo

Nastran

ANSYS

Optistruct

Abaqus

HyperMesh

Hypersizer

Job description

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. We are a 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 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 as part of the Human Landing System (HLS). We are looking for an engineer to be responsible for the development and integration of thermal components across the Blue Moon Crew Lander as a part of the HLS Crew Lander Thermal Systems Engineering Vehicle Team. In this role, you will be responsible for Active Thermal Control fluid routing design, build, integration, testing, and verification efforts. You will ensure that the Active Thermal Control fluid routing and working fluid are fully qualified before delivering it to vehicle assembly for integration and system-level testing.

Responsibilities

• Provide manufacturing and production support for your hardware
• Provide technical guidance for integration
• Apply practical approaches to hardware fabrication and cost impacts
• Create test plans, specifications, and other documentation for the development of flight hardware
• Plan, coordinate, conduct tests, and review test data
• Maintain and report on activity schedule, budget and technical status

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of a B.S. degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering
• 3 years of relevant Thermal Engineering or Mechanical Engineering experience
• Strong mechanical design and integration skills using 3D CAD software
• Demonstrated experience assembling and testing hardware
• Understanding of aerospace hardware verification and validation process
• Familiarity with common spacecraft Active Thermal Control hardware such as fittings, tubing, working fluids, heat exchangers and valves
• Experience with CAD software; preferably Creo

Preferred Skills and Experience

• M.S. degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering
• 5 years of relevant aerospace experience
• Ability to rapidly apply structural mechanics principles and development designs using hand calculations and finite element analysis.
• Experience in designing, building, and testing fluid routing systems
• Design for manufacturability and for fluid loop hardware
• Material properties testing experience
• Solid understanding of pumped fluid loop hardware such as tubing, cold plates, radiators, valves, and heat exchangers
• Familiarity with analysis codes: Nastran, ANSYS, Optistruct, Abaqus, HyperMesh, Hypersizer.
• Professional experience applying GD&T per ASME Y14.5
• 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 for: CO applicants is $98,208.00 - $137,491.20 WA applicants is $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.

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

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 (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training. Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical.

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%
• 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.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

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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.