Blue Origin · 5 days ago
Thermal Hardware Engineer III - Lunar Permanence
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$121K/yr - $169K/yr
3+ years expBlue Origin is a company focused on enabling millions of people to live and work in space for the benefit of Earth. They are seeking a Thermal Hardware Engineer III to contribute to the development of spacecraft thermal control systems for lunar landers, collaborating closely with NASA and other partners. The role involves overseeing thermal components from conception through testing and integration, ensuring innovative solutions for safe human spaceflight.
AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Responsible for thermal components from conception through development, testing, and integration
Support internal or external development of thermal components
Part of the thermal hardware group for multiple generations of lunar landers
Collaborate closely with the thermal analysis group within the Lunar Thermal Integrated Product Team
Work with subsystem specifications, mission environments, and design and construction standards
Produce outputs including component specifications, test plans, test execution reports, and test reports
Perform occasional thermal analysis
Develop short-term and long-term development plans
Make decisions on make or buy for thermal components
Qualification
Required
Minimum of a B.S. degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering or equivalent on-the-job experience in the spacecraft design industry
3-5 years of relevant Thermal Engineering experience
Understanding of thermal fundamentals
Demonstrated experience building and testing hardware
Understanding of aerospace hardware verification and validation process
Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships
Preferred
M.S. or PhD degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering
8 years of relevant aerospace experience
Familiarity with common spacecraft thermal hardware
Solid understanding of pumped fluid loop hardware such as pumps, cold plates, radiators, valves, heat exchangers, etc
Solid understanding of passive thermal control hardware such has conventional and cryogenic multilayer insulation, temperature sensors and patch heaters
Experience solving a variety of thermal problems demonstrating breadth in application
Vendor technical management experience
Familiarity with Thermal Desktop and Sinda/Fluint, including model validation and test correlation
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%
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.
Company
Blue Origin
Blue Origin is an aerospace company that focuses on lowering the cost of spaceflight and helping to explore the solar system.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$185.35MKey Investors
NASAUnited States Space Force
2024-02-20Secondary Market
2024-01-24Undisclosed· $18M
2021-12-03Grant· $130M
Leadership Team
David Limp
Chief Executive Officer
Tim Collins
Vice President, Global Supply Chain
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