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SLD Thermal Hardware Design Engineer III

Pumps and Valves, Lunar Permanence

Posted on 10/1/2024

Blue Origin

Blue Origin

5,001-10,000 employees

Commercial space tourism and suborbital flights

Aerospace

Compensation Overview

$111.7k - $156.4kAnnually

+ Bonus

Senior, Expert

Seattle, WA, USA + 5 more

More locations: Los Angeles, CA, USA | Reston, VA, USA | Phoenix, AZ, USA | Denver, CO, USA | Huntsville, AL, USA

Category
Materials & Structures
Research & Development
Space & Rocket Engineering
Aerospace Engineering
Required Skills
CAD
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, 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 our National Team Partners as part of the Human Landing System (HLS) Sustaining Lunar Development (SLD) program.
  • Play a key role in developing 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, which works closely with the Thermal Analysis group within the Lunar Thermal integrated product team.
  • Inputs to your work will include subsystem specifications, mission environments, and design and construction standards.
  • Outputs will include 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 a few 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

N/A

Total Funding

$221.7M

Headquarters

Kent, Washington

Founded

2000

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

7%

1 year growth

9%

2 year growth

30%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Successful missions like NS-25 and historic flights with figures like Ed Dwight enhance Blue Origin's brand and public appeal.
  • The company's involvement in NASA's Artemis Moon missions and development of the Orbital Reef space station opens up lucrative government contracts and partnerships.
  • Blue Origin's reusable rocket technology reduces costs and increases the frequency of spaceflights, making space tourism more accessible over time.

What critics are saying

  • The high cost of space tourism tickets limits the market to affluent individuals, potentially slowing growth.
  • Intense competition from companies like SpaceX and emerging startups could erode Blue Origin's market share.

What makes Blue Origin unique

  • Blue Origin's focus on suborbital space tourism with reusable rockets like New Shepard sets it apart from competitors primarily targeting orbital missions.
  • The company's strong backing by Jeff Bezos provides significant financial stability and credibility in the emerging space tourism market.
  • Blue Origin's development of advanced space technologies, such as the Blue Moon lunar lander and Orbital Reef space station, diversifies its revenue streams beyond just space tourism.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401k

PTO

Relocation

Education Support Program

Dog friendly

Bundled insurance rates

Company paid life & disability