SLD Thermal Systems Engineer III

1 week ago


Denver, Colorado, United States Blue Origin Full time
About Blue Origin

At Blue Origin, we're working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Our mission is to make humanity a multi-planetary species, and we're committed to making space travel accessible to everyone.

Job Summary

We're seeking a highly skilled Thermal Systems Engineer III to join our team in the Lunar Permanence business unit. As a key member of our Thermal Integrated Product Team (Thermal IPT), you'll contribute to the definition and development of spacecraft thermal control systems. Your expertise will be crucial in ensuring the success of our Human Landing System (HLS) Sustaining Lunar Development (SLD) program.

Responsibilities
  • Develop and manage thermal specifications and requirements at subsystem and component levels
  • Develop and manage thermal interfaces, including Interface Control Documents (ICDs) and models, in collaboration with adjacent IPTs
  • Decompose requirements from system and subsystem levels into lower-level requirements
  • Thermal point of contact for inputs to vehicle system safety products and risk management
  • Mentor early-career Thermal Systems Engineers on the Lunar Program
  • Standardize Thermal Systems Engineering approaches
  • Own the verification and validation of thermal requirements, in collaboration with the Thermal test engineers
  • Perform traceability analysis of requirements to higher levels, and to verification activities
  • Lead trade studies across the Thermal IPT and with other IPTs
  • Serve as the Thermal point-of-contact for other IPTs
  • Utilize Systems Engineering tools such as Jama, Windchill, and Cameo
  • Support and present at major gated reviews, including design reviews, readiness reviews, etc.
Qualifications
  • Minimum of a B.S. degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering
  • 5+ years of relevant Thermal Engineering or Systems Engineering experience on space missions
  • Understanding of heat transfer fundamentals in space environment
  • Strong understanding and application of Systems Engineering fundamentals in areas such as requirements management, verification, and/or integration
  • Familiarity with common spacecraft thermal hardware
  • Strong understanding of aerospace hardware verification and validation process
  • Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
Desired Qualifications
  • M.S. or PhD degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering
  • 8+ years of relevant Thermal Engineering or Systems Engineering experience on space missions
  • Solid understanding of pumped fluid loop hardware, such as pumps, cold plates, radiators, valves, heat exchangers, etc., and semi-passive devices like sensors and heaters
  • Familiarity with NASA Systems Engineering process and standards
  • Experience solving a variety of thermal problems, demonstrating breadth in application
  • Expert in requirements management software such as Jama
Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including 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%, and an 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. Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members.



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