SLD Senior Thermal Hardware Design Engineer - Lunar Permanence

$136,467 - $191,053/Yr

Blue Origin - Denver, CO

Full-time - Mid Level

Denver, CO

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The position at Blue Origin involves contributing to the development of spacecraft thermal control systems as part of a diverse team dedicated to safe and repeatable space flight. The role directly impacts the history of space exploration, focusing on the Lunar Transportation system that will return humans to the Moon. Engineers will be responsible for thermal components from conception through testing and integration, working closely with NASA and other partners.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the definition and development of spacecraft thermal control systems.
• Develop thermal components from conception through testing and integration with the vehicle.
• Collaborate with the Thermal Hardware group and Thermal Analysis group within the Lunar Thermal integrated product team.
• Create component specifications, test plans, and execute reports.
• Participate in making buy decisions and developing short/long term development plans.

Requirements

• Minimum of a B.S. degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering.
• 8 years of relevant Thermal Engineering experience.
• Solid understanding of thermal fundamentals.
• Familiarity with common spacecraft thermal hardware.
• Demonstrated experience building and testing hardware.
• Understanding of aerospace hardware verification and validation process.
• Ability to earn trust and maintain positive professional relationships.

Nice-to-haves

• M.S. or PhD degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering.
• 12 years of relevant aerospace experience.
• Solid understanding of pumped fluid loop hardware and semi-passive devices.
• Experience solving a variety of thermal problems.
• Vendor technical management experience.
• Familiarity with Thermal Desktop and Sinda/Fluint.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, 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
• Paid Time Off: Up to four weeks per year
• Up to 14 company-paid holidays
• Discretionary bonus based on individual contributions.