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Mk1 Thermal Analysis Engineer II Verified today

Blue Origin · 5 Locations · MechanicalLead thermal analysis for the MK1 Lunar Lander, from component through full vehicle and mission-level evaluation. You will develop models, run worst-case analysis, and author reports supporting engineering decisions across launch, cis-lunar transit, and lunar surface environments.$107,136 to $149,990 per yearOn site

Thermal Engineer I - Early Career (2027 Starts) Verified today

Blue Origin · 4 Locations · MechanicalYou will support the design, analysis, and testing of spacecraft thermal control systems across Blue Origin's programs. Work alongside experienced engineers on both passive and active thermal hardware, gaining hands-on experience with thermal integration and test activities.$80,499 to $112,698 per yearOn siteEarly career

Materials and Process Engineer II - Thermal Protection Systems Verified today

Blue Origin · 2 Locations · MechanicalLead material test campaigns and characterization for thermal protection systems on Blue Origin's space vehicles. You'll select, test, and evaluate metallic and non-metallic materials for extreme thermal environments, manage fabrication and lab work, and drive data analysis and engineering documentation.

Mk1 Active Thermal Hardware Engineer III Verified today

Blue Origin · 5 Locations · MechanicalYou will own the design and development of active thermal components and systems for the MK1 Lunar Lander from concept through flight operations, including pumps, valves, radiators, and coldplates. Work with multi-discipline teams to mature module and vehicle designs, analyze thermal performance, and deliver world-class flight hardware.$130,706 to $182,988 per yearOn site

Mk1 Passive Thermal Hardware Engineer III Verified today

Blue Origin · 5 Locations · MechanicalLead passive thermal design for the Mk1 Lunar Lander from conception through flight operations. You'll develop thermal assemblies, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and drive hardware from concept to vehicle integration on humanity's return to the moon.$130,706 to $182,988 per yearOn site

Mk1 Senior Passive Thermal Hardware Engineer Verified today

Blue Origin · 5 Locations · MechanicalLead passive thermal design for the MK1 Lunar Lander from concept through flight operations. You'll own thermal assemblies, conduct analysis and testing, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver hardware for lunar missions including NASA's VIPER rover.$156,802 to $219,522 per yearOn site

Mk1 Senior Thermal Analysis Engineer Verified today

Blue Origin · 5 Locations · MechanicalYou will own thermal analysis for the Mk1 Lunar Lander across all mission phases, from launch through lunar surface operations. Develop and validate thermal models, analyze component and vehicle performance, and mentor junior analysts using Thermal Desktop and industry-standard tools.$156,802 to $219,522 per yearOn site

Mk1 Thermal Drafter III Verified today

Blue Origin · 5 Locations · MechanicalYou'll prepare design layouts, detail drawings, and CAD assemblies for Blue Origin's MK1 lunar lander, the largest vehicle ever to land on the moon. Support engineering teams in thermal hardware development using Creo and Windchill, managing complex assemblies and ensuring designs meet aerospace standards.On site

Mk1 Thermal Mechanical Design Engineer III Verified today

Blue Origin · 5 Locations · MechanicalYou will design thermal and mechanical systems for the Mk1 lunar lander, creating detail parts, assemblies, and engineering drawings using Creo. Work with cross-functional teams to develop active and passive thermal hardware that lands cargo and crew on the Moon.$121,023 to $169,432 per yearOn site

MK1 Vehicle Thermal and Fluids Integrator Verified today

Blue Origin · 3 Locations · MechanicalOwn the thermal and fluid systems integration for the MK1 Lunar Lander. You will define and manage vehicle-level requirements, interface control documents, leak budgets, and lead verification and validation across design, testing, and certification.$110,938 to $155,313 per yearOn site

Principal Thermal Engineer Verified today

Blue Origin · 3 Locations · MechanicalOwn thermal and fluid system design across New Glenn's entire lifecycle, from conceptual design through flight operations. You'll lead aerothermal analysis, cryogenic systems, and TPS modeling while mentoring junior engineers on a critical heavy-lift vehicle programme.$160,618 to $224,865 per yearOn site

Senior Satellite Thermal Engineer – LRU Design - TeraWave Verified today

Blue Origin · 2 Locations · MechanicalYou will own the complete thermal design and qualification of TeraWave satellite Line Replaceable Units, from requirements through production release. Drive thermal trades, develop correlated models, and support hardware testing for Blue Origin's revolutionary communications constellation.$144,179 to $201,850 per year

Senior Satellite Thermal Engineer – LRU Design - TeraWave Verified today

Blue Origin · 2 Locations · MechanicalOwn end-to-end thermal performance for TeraWave satellite Line Replaceable Units, from requirements and design through test, qualification, and production release. You will define thermal interfaces, develop correlated models, drive design trades, and ship flight hardware at constellation scale.$144,179 to $201,850 per yearOn site

Sr Manager - Thermal Processing Equipment Verified today

Blue Origin · Los Angeles, CA · MechanicalOwn the full reliability lifecycle of Blue Origin's thermal processing equipment - ovens, furnaces, quench systems, and heat-treat assets. You will build and lead the engineering team, drive design inputs, oversee asset introduction, and represent thermal reliability across the organization.$171,093 to $239,529 per yearOn site

Sr Thermal Analysis Engineer - Honeybee Robotics Space Exploration Systems Verified today

Blue Origin · Los Angeles, CA · MechanicalLead thermal control system architecture and design for advanced space electro-mechanical and avionics systems. You will own thermal analysis, requirement definition, and cross-functional integration from concept through mission operations, mentoring junior engineers and driving innovation across exploration platforms.$145,188 to $203,263 per yearOn site

Thermal Analyst III Verified today

Blue Origin · 2 Locations · MechanicalYou'll lead thermal design and analysis of rocket engine components from concept through testing and service. Working with cross-functional teams, you'll optimize cooling systems, perform FEA studies, and solve complex heat rejection challenges across multiple engine applications.$121,023 to $169,432 per yearOn site

Thermal Analyst Sr. - ACE Verified today

Blue Origin · 5 Locations · MechanicalDesign and validate thermal control systems for Blue Origin spacecraft across ground, launch, and space environments. You'll develop system-level thermal models, correlate predictions to test data, and collaborate with design and systems teams to ensure reliable temperature control of spacecraft and electronics.$145,188 to $203,263 per yearOn site

Thermal Engineer Verified today

Blue Origin · 4 Locations · MechanicalYou'll design and analyze thermal protection and control systems for spacecraft operating in extreme space and reentry environments. Lead detailed thermal modeling, insulation selection, and testing campaigns across all mission phases using industry-standard tools like Thermal Desktop.$130,706 to $182,988 per yearOn site

Thermal Engineer II Verified today

Blue Origin · 3 Locations · Mechanical

Mechanical Engineer I, Thermal Control Systems Verified today

Vast · Long Beach, CA · MechanicalOwn the design and development of thermal control components (heat exchangers, cold plates, heaters, heat pipes) for Vast's artificial-gravity space station from initial design through orbit insertion. You will lead design reviews, perform systems engineering and fluid analyses, and work hands-on with hardware in a fast-paced environment.$85,000 to $108,000 per yearOn siteEarly career

Senior Test Engineer, Thermal Control Systems Verified today

Vast · Long Beach, CA · MechanicalOwn the full lifecycle of thermal control system test campaigns for Haven Station, from CONOP and test plan development through GSE design, instrumentation, execution, and data analysis. You'll perform hands-on assembly and integration of thermal and fluid systems, collaborate across thermal design and manufacturing teams, and mentor junior engineers.$137,760 to $195,552 per yearOn site

Sourcing Manager (Cryogenics & Power Generation Capital) Verified today

SpaceX · Cape Canaveral, FL · Mechanical

Senior Thermal Engineer Verified today

Muon Space · San Jose, CA · Mechanical

Thermal Engineer II Verified today

Muon Space · San Jose, CA · Mechanical

Senior Aerothermal Engineer Verified today

Inversion Space · Playa Vista, CA · MechanicalYou will develop and maintain aerothermal environment databases spanning the full flight envelope of Inversion's reentry vehicles. Combine high-fidelity CFD, engineering-level heating methods, and test data to drive TPS sizing, structural design, and trajectory constraints.$137,000 to $193,000 per yearOn site

Senior Thermal Structures Engineer Verified today

Inversion Space · Playa Vista, CA · MechanicalYou will own the detailed mechanical design of heat shield and hot structure hardware for a maneuverable reentry vehicle, including TPS panels, substructure, and attachments. Lead thermal-structural analysis, CAD design, and testing from concept through flight qualification.$137,000 to $193,000 per yearOn site

Staff Aerothermal CFD Methods Engineer Verified today

Inversion Space · Playa Vista, CA · MechanicalYou will build and extend CFD computational tools that characterize extreme aerothermal environments around reentry vehicles. Develop new physics models, numerical methods, and solver capabilities in high-enthalpy flows, thermochemical non-equilibrium, and multi-phase droplet dynamics, working closely with production aerothermal analysts.$161,000 to $221,000 per yearOn site

Senior Spacecraft Thermal Engineer I Verified today

Rocket Lab · Long Beach, CA · Mechanical

Spacecraft Thermal Engineer I/II Verified today

Rocket Lab · Long Beach, CA · Mechanical

Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Thermal Controls Systems Verified today

Vast · Long Beach, CA · Mechanical

Thermal Engineer Verified today

Sidus Space · Cape Canaveral, FL · Mechanical

Thermal Engineer (Falcon, Dragon, & Starfall) Verified today

SpaceX · Hawthorne, CA · MechanicalYou will own the thermal design of Falcon, Dragon, and Starfall hardware end-to-end, from concept and modeling through CAD, build, and flight validation. Translate analysis into real design decisions on materials, coatings, and thermal control systems that keep components within limits across ascent, orbit, and reentry.$100,000 to $117,500 per yearOn site

Materials Engineer, Thermal Protection (Starship) Verified today

SpaceX · Cape Canaveral, FL · MechanicalDesign and test thermal protection materials for Starship's reentry heatshield, working directly with design and production engineers. You will develop novel ceramic insulators from ideation through manufacturing, optimizing for material properties and cost reduction to enable aircraft-like reusability.On site

Senior Thermal Analyst Verified today

K2 Space · Los Angeles, CA · Mechanical

Spacecraft Thermal Engineer II Verified today

Rocket Lab · Long Beach, CA · Mechanical

Principal Thermal Design Engineer Verified today

K2 Space · Los Angeles, CA · Mechanical

Senior Thermal Control System (TCS) Design Engineer Verified today

K2 Space · Los Angeles, CA · Mechanical

Senior Thermal Design Engineer Verified today

K2 Space · Los Angeles, CA · Mechanical

Thermal Analyst Verified today

K2 Space · Los Angeles, CA · Mechanical

Thermal Control System (TCS) Design Engineer Verified today

K2 Space · Los Angeles, CA · Mechanical

Mechanical Engineer III - Thermal Systems Verified today

Sierra Space · 2 Locations · MechanicalOwn thermal design and analysis for spacecraft systems as a Responsible Engineer. You will solve complex propulsion, structures, and environmental thermal challenges independently, mentor junior engineers, and deliver mission-critical solutions for space platforms.$110,664 to $152,184 per yearOn site

Manager, Thermal Control Systems Verified today

Vast · Long Beach, CA · Mechanical

Mechanical Engineer II, Thermal Control Systems Verified today

Vast · Long Beach, CA · Mechanical

Senior Mechanical Engineer, Thermal Control Systems Verified today

Vast · Long Beach, CA · Mechanical

Senior Thermal Engineer Verified today

Vast · Long Beach, CA · Mechanical

Staff Thermal Engineer Verified today

Vast · Long Beach, CA · Mechanical

Thermal Fluids Design Reliability Engineer Verified today

Vast · Long Beach, CA · Mechanical

Senior Thermal Analysis Engineer Verified today

Varda Space · El Segundo, CA · MechanicalAbout Varda Low Earth orbit is open for business. Varda is accelerating the development of commercial space infrastructure, from in-orbit pharmaceutical processing to reliable and economical reentry capsules. Varda’s W-Series vehicles are built, designed, and operated by Varda in-house, including the pharmaceutical processing payloads, the capsules, the C-PICA heat shields, and the satellite buses.$140,333 to $179,314 per yearOn site

Thermal Hardware and Test Engineer II Verified today

Varda Space · El Segundo, CA · MechanicalAbout Varda Low Earth orbit is open for business. Varda is accelerating the development of commercial space infrastructure, from in-orbit pharmaceutical processing to reliable and economical reentry capsules. Varda’s W-Series vehicles are built, designed, and operated by Varda in-house, including the pharmaceutical processing payloads, the capsules, the C-PICA heat shields, and the satellite buses.$119,543 to $152,749 per yearOn site

Thermal Engineer (II or III) Verified today

True Anomaly · Denver, CO +1 more · Mechanical

Thermal Engineer (Senior or Staff) Verified today

True Anomaly · Denver, CO +1 more · Mechanical

Kiln Technician, Thermal Hardware (Starship) Verified today

SpaceX · Cape Canaveral, FL · MechanicalSpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. KILN TECHNICIAN, THERMAL HARDWARE (STARSHIP) The Kiln Technician is a hands-on, shop-floor role in a fast-paced, high-cadence...

Sr. Thermal Engineer, Thermal & Fluid Analysis (Starship) Verified today

SpaceX · Hawthorne, CA · MechanicalSpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. SR.$130,000 to $180,000 per year

Thermal Development Technician (Starship) Verified today

SpaceX · Cape Canaveral, FL · MechanicalSpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. THERMAL DEVELOPMENT TECHNICIAN, HEAT SHIELD (STARSHIP) - MULTIPLE SHIFTS The Thermal Protection Systems (TPS) team tackles space...

Thermal Hardware Engineer (Starship Heat Shield) Verified today

SpaceX · Cape Canaveral, FL · MechanicalSpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. THERMAL HARDWARE ENGINEER (STARSHIP HEAT SHIELD) SpaceX is currently seeking talented individuals for a Thermal Hardware Engineer...On site

Aerothermal Engineer II Verified today

Relativity Space · Long Beach, CA · MechanicalYou will develop CFD analyses for vehicle entry heating and supersonic retropropulsion, drive the design of fins, flaps, heat shields and primary structure to meet thermal criteria, and size thermal protection systems for the Terran R reusable launch vehicle.$103,000 to $155,000 per yearOn site

Senior Thermal Engineer Verified today

Relativity Space · Long Beach, CA · MechanicalYou will own the thermal architecture and development of systems like insulation, heaters, and thermal protection for Terran R, Relativity's reusable launch vehicle. Drive component and vehicle-level thermal analysis, lead testing campaigns, and collaborate across hardware and operations teams to solve extreme environment challenges.$132,000 to $198,000 per yearOn site

Thermal Engineer III - Advanced Manufacturing Verified today

Quantum Space · Hawthorne, CA · MechanicalOwn end-to-end spacecraft thermal architecture, from high-fidelity modeling through flight validation. You will lead thermal design decisions, mentor junior engineers, and solve critical on-orbit performance challenges for next-generation mobility platforms.$140,000 to $200,000 per yearOn site

Staff Aerothermal CFD Engineer Verified today

Inversion Space · Playa Vista, CA · MechanicalBuild high-fidelity CFD simulations for Inversion's lifting-body reentry platform, characterizing aerothermal environments in rarefied flow regimes. Lead CFD strategy, mentor engineers, and solve novel hypersonic flow challenges for next-generation space systems.$161,000 to $221,000 per yearOn site

Sr. Spacecraft Thermal Engineer Verified today

Observable Space · Los Angeles, CA · Mechanical

Thermal Engineer Verified today

Cowboy Space · San Carlos, CA · Mechanical