Thermal Mechanical Design Engineer III

BLUE ORIGIN; Huntsville (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock Options

Paid Time Off

Education Support Program

401(k) match

Job summary

Blue Origin in Huntsville is seeking a Thermal Mechanical Engineer III to contribute to MK1 Lunar Lander hardware. You will lead mechanical design, drafting, and data release using Creo and Windchill, supporting thermo-mechanical layouts and part detail design for space hardware.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of relevant experience, strong GD&T and CAD management skills, and a track record in cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a B.S. degree in engineering.
• 5+ years of related experience.
• Strong mechanical design skills using Creo.
• Proficiency in drawing generation and release using Creo Parametric and Windchill.
• Proficiency in fits, tolerances, and GD&T (ASME Y14.5).
• Experience managing large CAD assemblies, BOMs, ICMs, and skeletons.
• Experience in designing active and/or passive thermal hardware.
• Experience in cross-functional design collaboration.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare design layouts, create detail part and assembly drawings/MBDs, release data sets using CAD/PLM tools.
• Create and review engineering drawings to align with specs and standards.
• Support engineering teams with mechanical layout and detail design for structural parts and assemblies.
• Apply company techniques to plan, layout, and maintain engineering data and datasets.
• Implement standard methodologies to balance cost, schedule, and performance.
• Collaborate with material/select processes teams to produce aerospace hardware.

Skills

Creo

Mechanical design

GD&T (ASME Y14.5)

CAD assemblies

Thermal hardware design

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication

Education

B.S. in engineering

Tools

Creo Parametric

Windchill

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.

Thermal Mechanical Engineer III

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. To this end, our first MK1 Lunar Lander christened “Endurance” will be the largest and most complex vehicle ever to land on the moon. Our second MK1 will continue humanity’s exploration of the Lunar south pole by delivering NASA’s VIPER rover. NASA recently selected Blue Origin to fly 2 more MK1 landers to deliver Lunar Terrain Vehicles.

We are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to use their technical expertise, leadership skills, and dedication to quality to join the MK1Lunar Lander team and positively impact safe spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required. If you’re excited by providing near‑term value, solving novel problems, learning about exciting topics, and completing challenging activities,

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Preparing design layouts, creating detail part and assembly drawings/MBDs, and releasing data sets using CAD and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools.
• Creating and reviewing engineering drawings and designs to ensure alignment to established specifications and standards.
• Supporting engineering teams in the development with mechanical layout and detail design and drawing for structural detail parts and assemblies.
• Applying relevant company (design, drafting, parts) techniques to plan, layout, and maintain data depicting engineering designs (detail, assembly and installation drawings or datasets).
• Implementing engineering and manufacturing standard methodologies to achieve a balanced approach to cost, schedule and performance requirements.
• Work with multi-functional teams that are responsible for selecting materials, manufacturing processes, and suppliers to produce world class aerospace hardware.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of a B.S. degree in engineering and 5+ years of related experience.

• Strong mechanical design skills using Creo.

• Proficiency in drawing generation and release processes using Creo Parametric and Windchill.

• Proficiency in standard fits, tolerance stacks, and GD&T analysis (ASME Y14.5).

• Experience managing large CAD assemblies, BOMs, ICMs, and skeletons.

• Experience in designing active thermal hardware (tubing, radiators, coldplates, pump assemblies, etc.) and/or passive thermal hardware (multi-layer insulation (MLI) blankets, Thermal Protection Systems (TPS), etc.)

• Experience working in a cross-functional team responsible for selecting materials, manufacturing processes, and developing the design to produce world-class engineered products.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• 8+ years of related experience
• Experience releasing engineering data sets using Model Based Definition.
• Experience with material selection, compatibility, and metallic manufacturing techniques & product forms (composites, sheet metal, machining, etc.)
• Demonstrated expertise with any industry standard analysis codes: Ansys, Nastran, Optistruct, LS Dyna, Hypermesh, Hypersizer.
• Experience with rapid development techniques for hardware
• Performing trades with vehicle level and subsystem design teams to better enable fabrication and integration of component parts.
• Experience designing for manufacturability.

Base Pay Range for:

CA applicants is $121,023.00 - $169,432.20CO applicants is $110,938.00 - $155,312.85WA applicants is $121,023.00 - $169,432.20

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 . 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 (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

• 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.
• 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.