SLD Thermal Hardware Design Engineer III - Pumps and Valves - Lunar Permanence

$111,690 - $156,366/Yr

Blue Origin - Los Angeles, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Los Angeles, CA

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The SLD Thermal Hardware Design Engineer III role at Blue Origin focuses on the development of spacecraft thermal control systems for lunar transportation. This position is integral to the Lunar Transportation business unit, contributing to the sustainable infrastructure for transporting crew and cargo to the lunar surface. The engineer will work in a collaborative environment, directly with NASA and partners, to ensure the successful design, testing, and integration of thermal components for lunar landers.

Responsibilities

• Define and develop spacecraft thermal control systems for lunar transportation.
• Contribute to the design and testing of thermal components from conception through integration with the vehicle.
• Collaborate with a team of Thermal Engineers and Analysts to develop lunar landers.
• Prepare component specifications, test plans, and execution reports.
• Conduct occasional thermal analysis and develop short/long term development plans.

Requirements

• Minimum of a B.S. degree in mechanical, aerospace, or similar engineering.
• 5 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Solid understanding of thermal and fluid fundamentals.
• Familiarity with common spacecraft thermal hardware including flex lines, tubing, and fittings.
• Familiarity with fluid pump and/or valve design.
• Demonstrated experience building and testing hardware (components and/or assemblies).
• Understanding of aerospace hardware verification and validation process.
• Experience with CAD software, preferably Creo.
• Ability to earn trust and maintain positive professional relationships.

Nice-to-haves

• M.S. or PhD degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering.
• 8 years of relevant aerospace experience.
• Experience in designing fluid routing systems and defining specifications for flexlines, hoses, and fittings.
• Solid understanding of pumped fluid loop hardware such as pumps, cold plates, accumulators, valves, heat exchangers, etc.
• Design for manufacturability and assembly experience for fluid loop hardware.
• Vendor technical management experience.
• Experience specifying and evaluating fluid systems to meet mechanical and structural design requirements.
• Experience maturing a design from requirements definition through hardware delivery.
• 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 and company results