Thermal Engineer III - Lunar Permanence
Blue Origin · Greater Seattle Area · 1 wk ago
On-siteEngineering$131k–$183k/yrFull-time
About the role
This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin’s Blue Moon landers and related products. The goal is to build sustainable infrastructure for transporting crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to the definition and development of spacecraft thermal control systems
- Work directly with NASA and National Team Partners as part of the Human Landing System (HLS) Crew Lander Thermal Systems Engineering Vehicle Team
- Lead design, build, integration, testing, and verification efforts for a heat rejection system
- Develop and integrate thermal components across the Blue Moon Crew Lander
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
- 10+ years of relevant thermal engineering experience
- Strong grasp of heat transfer and fluid mechanics
- Demonstrated experience in designing, sizing, building, testing, verifying, and validating aerospace hardware
Qualifications
- 12+ years of relevant thermal engineering experience
- Strong understanding of spacecraft thermal control hardware and systems design, specifically active thermal control systems
- Experience with technology development or maturation efforts, including leading development testing efforts and managing development risks
- Experience with heat exchangers and cryogenic fluids
- 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
Skills
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced and often uncertain environment
- Commitment to a culture of safety
- Technical competence and attention to detail
Benefits
- Base Pay Range: $130,706.00 - $182,987.70 for CA applicants, $119,814.00 - $167,738.55 for CO applicants, $130,706.00 - $182,987.70 for WA applicants
- Other site ranges may differ
- Culture statement: Blue Origin is dedicated to building an authentic workplace
- 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
- Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays
- Stock options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
- Additional benefits may vary based on role type and job level
Pay
Base Pay Range: $130,706.00 - $182,987.70 for CA applicants, $119,814.00 - $167,738.55 for CO applicants, $130,706.00 - $182,987.70 for WA applicants
Schedule
Not specified
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%
- An Education Support Program
- Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays
- Stock options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
Company Information
- Blue Origin is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force
- 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
- We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork
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
- 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