BLUE ORIGIN is an aerospace and defense company focused on space exploration and the development of reusable launch vehicles. Founded by Jeff Bezos, the company aims to expand human activity into space while helping preserve Earth by pursuing new energy and material resources and relocating industries beyond the planet. Its partially and fully reusable systems are designed for civil, commercial, and defense customers, with an emphasis on safety and cost-effective access to space.
Thermal Hardware Engineer III, Lunar Permanence
Develop and test spacecraft thermal systems for Blue Origin’s Blue Moon lunar landers. Support NASA’s Human Landing System program and lunar infrastructure development.
Description
- Develop spacecraft thermal control systems for Blue Moon landers and related products.
- Coordinate with NASA and National Team partners on the Human Landing System Sustaining Lunar Development program.
- Contribute to the team of thermal engineers and analysts developing lunar landers.
- Oversee thermal components from concept through development, testing, and integration.
- Support the development of thermal components by internal teams or external partners.
- Coordinate with the thermal analysis group in the Lunar Thermal Integrated Product Team.
- Apply subsystem specifications, mission environments, and design and construction standards.
- Prepare component specifications, test plans, execution records, and test reports.
- Carry out thermal analyses as needed.
- Create short- and long-term development plans.
- Decide whether thermal components should be made or purchased.
- Coordinate with supply chain to advance hardware procurement.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering, or equivalent on-the-job experience in spacecraft design.
- 3–5 years of relevant thermal engineering experience.
- Understanding of thermal fundamentals.
- Experience building and testing hardware.
- Understanding of aerospace hardware verification and validation processes.
- Ability to build trust and maintain positive, professional relationships.
- Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted to the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
- Blue Origin standard background check required.
- Interest in Blue Origin’s mission and vision.
- Preferred: Master’s or Ph.D. in mechanical or aerospace engineering.
- Preferred: 8 years of relevant aerospace experience.
- Preferred: Familiarity with common spacecraft thermal hardware.
- Preferred: Strong knowledge of passive thermal control hardware, including conventional and cryogenic multilayer insulation, temperature sensors, and patch heaters.
- Preferred: Experience solving a range of thermal problems.
- Preferred: Vendor technical management experience.
- Preferred: Familiarity with Thermal Desktop and Sinda/Fluint, including model validation and test correlation.
- Preferred: Ability to take technical risks to meet schedule.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Basic and supplemental life insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- 401(k) with company match of up to 5%
- Education support program
- Stock options for regular employees working at least 20 hours per week
- Up to four weeks of paid time off per year, based on scheduled weekly hours
- Up to 14 company-paid holidays
- Potential benefits and bonuses may depend on role type, job level, individual contributions, and company results; amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed