Thermal Hardware Engineer II - Lunar Permanence

Blue Origin LLC; United States; On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Stock options

Paid time off

401(k) match

Education support program

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a Thermal Engineer to define and develop spacecraft thermal control systems for lunar landers in the Lunar Permanence unit. You will act as Responsible Engineer for thermal components from conception through testing and integration.

You will work with NASA and National Team Partners, contributing to hardware verification and design validation. Proficiency with Thermal Desktop and Sinda/Fluint is valued as you help drive make-or-buy decisions and ensure safety and quality

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–2 years of Thermal Engineering experience in spacecraft design.
• Understanding of thermal fundamentals.
• Demonstrated experience building or testing hardware.
• Understanding aerospace hardware verification and validation processes.
• Ability to earn trust and work with teams.
• Exposure to Thermal Desktop.

Responsibilities

• Act as Responsible Engineer for thermal components from conception through development, testing, and integration.
• Support internal or external development of thermal components.
• Collaborate with the thermal analysis group within the Lunar Thermal IPT.
• Work with subsystem specs, mission environments, and design/construction standards.
• Produce specifications, test plans, reports, and test outputs.
• Perform occasional thermal analysis.
• Support make-or-buy decisions for thermal components.

Skills

Thermal engineering

Thermal analysis

Hardware testing

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering

MS or PhD in mechanical or aerospace engineering

Tools

Thermal Desktop

Sinda/Fluint

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.

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). You will play a key role in developing the system that will return humans to the Moon. 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!

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Act as Responsible Engineer for thermal components from conception through development, testing, and integration.
• Support internal or external development of thermal components.
• Collaborate closely with the thermal analysis group within the Lunar Thermal Integrated Product Team.
• Work with subsystem specifications, mission environments, and design and construction standards.
• Produce outputs including component specifications, test plans, test execution reports, and test reports.
• Perform occasional thermal analysis.
• Support decisions on make or buy for thermal components.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of a B.S. degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering or equivalent on-the-job experience in the spacecraft design industry 1-2 years of relevant Thermal Engineering experience.
• Understanding of thermal fundamentals.
• Demonstrated experience building or testing hardware.
• Understanding of aerospace hardware verification and validation process.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships.
• Exposure to Thermal Desktop.

Preferred Qualifications

• M.S. or PhD degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering 3 years of relevant aerospace experience.
• Familiarity with common spacecraft thermal hardware.
• Solid understanding of passive thermal control hardware such has conventional and cryogenic multilayer insulation, temperature sensors and patch heaters.
• Experience solving a variety of thermal problems demonstrating breadth in application.
• Experience with vendor engagement and procurement.
• Familiarity with Thermal Desktop and Sinda/Fluint, including model validation and test correlation.

Base Pay Range for: CA applicants is $107,136.00 - $149,990.40 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 Required

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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.

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. For more information on “Know Your Rights,” please see here.

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