Thermal Hardware Engineer Sr- Lunar Permanence

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. This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin’s Blue Moon landers and related products. As part of our mission, we are building sustainable infrastructure for the transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface.

About the role

As a Thermal Engineer, you will contribute to the design, development, integration, and test of the thermal control systems of a lunar mission vehicle. You will work in a fast-paced and often uncertain environment, contributing to innovative solutions while demonstrating personal leadership, technical competence, and attention to detail. You will collaborate directly with NASA as part of the Human Landing System (HLS) and play a key role in developing the system that will return humans to the Moon.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop module and vehicle-level thermal assemblies from conception through flight operations.
• Support internal or external development of thermal components and assemblies.
• Work with multi-discipline product teams to mature module and vehicle designs.
• Collaborate closely with the thermal analysis group.
• Work with subsystem specifications, mission environments, and design and construction standards.
• Produce outputs including component specifications, test plans, test execution reports, and test reports.
• Analyze component and assembly thermal performance using a broad spectrum of analysis techniques from classical hand calculations to Thermal Desktop models.
• Develop short-term and long-term development plans.
• Make decisions on make or buy for thermal components.

Requirements

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

Preferred Qualifications

• M.S. or PhD degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering.
• 10 years of relevant aerospace experience.
• Solid understanding of passive thermal control hardware such as conventional and cryogenic multilayer insulation, heat spreaders, heat pipes, temperature sensors, isolators, thermal interface materials, and heaters.
• Experience solving a variety of thermal problems demonstrating breadth in application.
• Demonstrated experience with common thermal hardware vendors.
• Demonstrated experience with hardware production support including pre-build DFx and manufacturing demonstration activities, hardware support planning, non-conformance disposition, and in-situ problem solving.

Pay

• CA applicants: $156,802.00 - $219,522.45
• CO applicants: $144,179.00 - $201,849.90
• WA applicants: $156,802.00 - $219,522.45
• Other site ranges may differ.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 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 additional benefits and bonuses.

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.