SLD Thermal Hardware Project Engineer III

2 weeks ago


Seattle, Washington, United States Blue Origin Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Thermal Systems Engineer to join our team at Blue Origin. As a key member of our Lunar Permanence business unit, you will play a critical role in the development of spacecraft thermal control systems for our Human Landing System (HLS) Sustaining Lunar Development (SLD) program.

Key Responsibilities
  • Contribute to the definition and development of spacecraft thermal control systems
  • Partner with Lunar Thermal Hardware engineers to deliver active or passive thermal hardware components, assemblies, and systems
  • Work at the intersection of program management, engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, and quality organizations to improve team effectiveness and coordination
  • Coordinate internal and external stakeholders, manage changes, and resolve unexpected problems in support of component or subsystem builds, subsequent integration into test facilities and vehicles, and test activities
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 of pumped fluid loop hardware such as pumps, cold plates, radiators, valves, heat exchangers, etc. OR passive thermal hardware such as MLI, TPS, heaters, etc.
  • Experience serving as a Project Engineer or Project Manager
  • Possess high attention to detail and strong organizational/coordination skills
  • Demonstrated ability to build trusting and effective working relationships that improve team performance and deliver results
  • Working knowledge of configuration management principles and practices
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
  • M.S. or PhD degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering
  • 8+ years of relevant aerospace experience
  • Familiarity with JIRA and Agile project management
  • Experience with creating tools to improve documentation, visibility, and tracking of scope of work and forecasted work
  • Experience leading a small technical team
  • Experience with Primavera P6 or other GANTT-style project management tools
  • Experience in Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA)
  • Vendor technical management experience
  • Experience solving a variety of thermal problems demonstrating breadth in application
  • Familiarity with Thermal Desktop and Sinda/Fluint, including model validation and test correlation
What We Offer

Blue Origin offers a competitive compensation package, including a base salary range of $111,690.00-$156,366.00, depending on location. We also 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.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates. If you are a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, we encourage you to apply.



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