Thermal Hardware Engineer III - Lunar Permanence

Blue Origin•Huntsville, FL

About The Position

This role is part of Blue Origin’s Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Moon landers and related products. The engineer will contribute to the definition and development of spacecraft thermal control systems, supporting the Human Landing System (HLS) Sustaining Lunar Development (SLD) program and working directly with NASA and National Team Partners. The position supports multiple generations of lunar landers and involves collaboration with thermal engineers, analysts, and other teams in a fast-paced, often uncertain environment. The role calls for personal leadership, technical competence, attention to detail, and commitment to safe human spaceflight. The engineer is responsible for thermal components from conception through development, testing, and integration. Work includes supporting component development, coordinating with thermal analysis, applying subsystem specifications and mission environments, producing component and test documentation, occasional thermal analysis, development planning, make-or-buy decisions, and procuring flight hardware with the supply chain team. Blue Origin describes its mission as enabling millions of people to live and work in space for the benefit of Earth and is committed to a safe, collaborative, and inclusive workplace. Applicants must meet the stated U.S. citizenship or immigration-status requirement. Background checks may apply, including additional checks for certain job profiles.

Requirements

Minimum B.S. degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering, or equivalent on-the-job experience in the spacecraft design industry.
3–5 years of relevant Thermal Engineering experience.
Understanding of thermal fundamentals.
Demonstrated experience building and testing hardware.
Understanding of the aerospace hardware verification and validation process.
Ability to earn trust and maintain positive, professional relationships.
Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Nice To Haves

M.S. or Ph.D. degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering.
8 years of relevant aerospace experience.
Familiarity with common passive spacecraft thermal hardware.
Solid understanding of passive thermal control hardware, including conventional and cryogenic multilayer insulation, temperature sensors, and patch heaters.
Experience solving a variety of thermal problems, demonstrating breadth in application.
Vendor technical management experience.
Familiarity with Thermal Desktop and Sinda/Fluint, including model validation and test correlation.

Responsibilities

Own thermal components from conception through development, testing, and integration.
Support internal or external development of thermal components.
Contribute to the thermal hardware group for multiple generations of lunar landers.
Collaborate closely with the thermal analysis group within the vehicle thermal team.
Work with subsystem specifications, mission environments, and design and construction standards.
Produce component specifications, test plans, test execution reports, and test reports.
Perform occasional thermal analysis.
Develop short-term and long-term development plans.
Make make-or-buy decisions for thermal components.
Work with the supply chain team to procure flight hardware.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Basic and supplemental life insurance.
Paid parental leave.
Short- and long-term disability.
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 weekly scheduled hours.
Up to 14 company-paid holidays.
Depending on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on company discretion.