Passive Thermal Hardware Engineer III

Application Close Date

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

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. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin’s Blue Moon landers and related products.

To further Blue Origin's mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface.

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. To this end, our first MK1 Lunar Lander christened "Endurance" will be the largest and most complex vehicle ever to land on the moon. Our second MK1 will continue humanity’s exploration of the Lunar south pole by delivering NASA’s VIPER rover. NASA recently selected Blue Origin to fly 2 more MK1 landers to deliver Lunar Terrain Vehicles.

In this position you will be responsible for passive thermal control components and systems for the MK1 Lunar Lander from conception through integration with the vehicle. Passion for our mission and vision is required. If you’re excited by providing near-term value, solving novel problems, learning about exciting topics, and completing challenging activities, please apply!

• Responsible for the design and development of module and vehicle level passive thermal assemblies from conception through development and flight operations.
• Support internal or external development of passive 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.

• B.S. degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering or equivalent
• 5+ 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
• Demonstrated experience in managing hardware EBOMs, drawings and manufacturing artifacts.
• Experience working in a cross-functional team responsible for selecting materials, manufacturing processes, and developing the design to produce world-class engineered products.
• Excellent attention to detail and task ownership, someone who demonstrates pride in all work and willingness to perform low-level tasks when needed.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships.

• M.S. or PhD degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering
• 8+ years of relevant aerospace experience
• Solid understanding of passive thermal control hardware such as conventional and cryogenic multilayer insulation (MLI), thermal protection systems (TPS), 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…