Full-Time

SLD Thermal Hardware Design Engineer III

Radiator, Lunar Permanence

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Blue Origin

Blue Origin

10,001+ employees

Offers suborbital space tourism experiences

Aerospace
Entertainment

Compensation Overview

$102.4k - $156.4kAnnually

Senior

No H1B Sponsorship

Washington, USA + 4 more

More locations: California, USA | Florida, USA | Colorado, USA | Alabama, USA

Job requires in-office presence in Washington, Alabama, Colorado, Florida, and California.

Category
Materials & Structures
Aerospace Engineering
Required Skills
CAD
Requirements
  • Minimum of a B.S. degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering
  • 5 years of relevant Thermal Engineering experience
  • Solid understanding of thermal/fluid fundamentals
  • Proficiency in application of fundamentals to inform thermal and structural design such as interface sizing, material selection, and design element definition.
  • Understanding of aerospace hardware verification and validation process
  • Experience with CAD software; preferably Creo with Windchill
  • Experience with design for manufacturability and aerospace design standards
  • Familiarity of structural design fundamentals related to spacecraft structures and thermal control hardware
  • Demonstrated experience working in cross-functional teams to deliver results
  • Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
Responsibilities
  • Contribute to the definition and development of spacecraft thermal control systems.
  • Work directly with NASA and National Team Partners as part of the Human Landing System (HLS) Sustaining Lunar Development (SLD) program.
  • Develop the Lunar Transportation system that will return humans to the Moon.
  • Be responsible for thermal components from conception, through internal or external development, testing, and integration with the vehicle.
  • Be part of the Thermal Hardware group for multiple generations of landers, working closely with the Thermal Analysis group within the Lunar Thermal integrated product team.
  • Use inputs such as subsystem specifications, mission environments, and design and construction standards to produce outputs including component specifications, test plan/execution/reports, occasional thermal analysis, short/long term development plans, and make/buy decisions.

Blue Origin focuses on making space travel accessible through suborbital space tourism. The company offers unique experiences where passengers can travel to the edge of space aboard its reusable rocket, New Shepard. This rocket takes passengers on an 11-minute journey, allowing them to experience several minutes of weightlessness and enjoy stunning views of Earth from over 100 kilometers above. Blue Origin generates revenue by selling premium tickets for these flights, targeting affluent individuals and space enthusiasts. Unlike many competitors, Blue Origin not only provides space tourism but is also developing advanced rocket engines and technologies for potential sales to other aerospace companies and government agencies. The company's goal is to lead in the commercial spaceflight market while expanding into lunar landers and other space exploration technologies.

Company Stage

Grant

Total Funding

$112.9M

Headquarters

Kent, Washington

Founded

2000

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

8%

1 year growth

17%

2 year growth

35%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Partnership with Nimbus enhances sustainable power solutions for space missions.
  • New Glenn rocket launch opens new commercial satellite opportunities.
  • Involvement in NASA's Artemis program positions Blue Origin for lucrative contracts.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from Stoke Space challenges Blue Origin's reusable rocket technology.
  • Delays in New Glenn development may impact satellite launch market competitiveness.
  • High living costs in Seattle could affect talent attraction and retention.

What makes Blue Origin unique

  • Blue Origin focuses on reusable rockets, reducing space travel costs significantly.
  • The company offers unique suborbital space tourism experiences with its New Shepard rocket.
  • Blue Origin develops advanced rocket engines, enhancing control and efficiency in space missions.

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Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401k

PTO

Relocation

Education Support Program

Dog friendly

Bundled insurance rates

Company paid life & disability