SLD Thermal Hardware Engineer I - Cold Plates and Heat Exchangers - Lunar Perman

$77,000 - $135,000/Yr

Sierra Nevada Corporation - Huntsville, AL

Full-time - Entry Level

Onsite - Huntsville, AL

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The Thermal Hardware Engineer I position at Blue Origin focuses on the development of thermal control systems for lunar transportation. This role is integral to the Lunar Transportation business unit, contributing to the design and testing of spacecraft thermal components. The engineer will work closely with NASA and other partners to ensure the successful integration of thermal hardware in lunar landers, emphasizing innovation, safety, and collaboration within a diverse team.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the definition and development of spacecraft thermal control systems.
• Work on thermal components from conception through development, testing, and integration with the vehicle.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver results on thermal hardware projects.
• Develop component specifications, test plans, and execution reports.
• Participate in the design and analysis of heat exchangers and cold plates.

Requirements

• Minimum of a B.S. degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering.
• 0 years of relevant Thermal Engineering experience.
• Strong grasp of heat transfer and fluid system fundamentals.
• Familiarity with heat exchangers, cold plates, and other common spacecraft hardware.
• Demonstrated experience designing, sizing, building, and testing hardware.
• Understanding of aerospace hardware verification and validation process.
• Experience with CAD software, preferably Creo.
• Familiarity with computational fluid dynamic (CFD) simulation methods for component-level analysis.

Nice-to-haves

• M.S. or PhD degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering.
• 2 years of relevant aerospace experience.
• Solid understanding of pumped fluid loop hardware such as pumps, cold plates, radiators, valves, heat exchangers, etc.
• Familiarity with relevant standards such as AS9100D, ASME, SAE, AWS and ANSI Y14.5 specifications.
• Experience solving a variety of thermal problems demonstrating breadth in application.
• Vendor technical management experience.
• Design for manufacturability and assembly experience is a plus.

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