Mk1 Active Thermal Hardware Engineer III Verified today
About the role
This position is part of Blue Origin's Lunar Permanence business unit, developing Blue Moon landers. You will be responsible for active thermal control components and systems for the MK1 Lunar Lander from conception through integration with the vehicle. The MK1, christened "Endurance", is the largest and most complex vehicle ever to land on the moon. You will support NASA missions including delivery of the VIPER rover and Lunar Terrain Vehicles to the Lunar south pole.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop module and vehicle level active thermal components and assemblies (pumps, valves, tubing, radiators, coldplates, etc.) from conception through development and flight operations
- Support internal or external development of active thermal components and assemblies
- Work with multi-discipline product teams to mature module and vehicle designs
- Collaborate closely with the thermal analysis group
- Work with subsystem specifications, mission environments, and design and construction standards
- Produce component specifications, test plans, test execution reports, and test reports
- Analyze component and assembly thermal performance using classical hand calculations and Thermal Desktop models
- Develop short-term and long-term development plans
- Make decisions on make or buy for thermal components
Minimum Qualifications
- B.S. degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering or equivalent
- 5+ years of relevant thermal engineering experience
- Expertise in thermal and fluid design fundamentals
- Demonstrated experience building and testing thermal hardware
- Understanding of aerospace hardware verification and validation process
- Experience with CAD software, preferably Creo
- Demonstrated experience managing hardware EBOMs, drawings and manufacturing artifacts
- Experience working in cross-functional teams responsible for selecting materials, manufacturing processes, and developing world-class engineered products
- Excellent attention to detail and task ownership
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to earn trust and maintain positive professional relationships
Preferred Qualifications
- M.S. or PhD degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering
- 8+ years of relevant aerospace experience
- Solid understanding of active thermal control hardware such as coldplates, radiators, heat exchangers, pumps, valves, tubing, flexlines, fittings, heaters, and sublimators
- Experience solving a variety of thermal problems demonstrating breadth in application
- Demonstrated experience with common thermal hardware vendors
- Demonstrated experience with hardware production support including pre-build DFx, manufacturing demonstration activities, hardware support planning, non-conformance disposition and in-situ problem solving
- Experience designing for manufacturability
Compensation
Base pay range varies by location: CA $130,706 to $182,987.70; CO $119,814 to $167,738.55; WA $130,706 to $182,987.70. Other site ranges may differ.
Employment Requirements
Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance
- Paid parental leave, short and long-term disability
- 401(k) with company match up to 5%
- Education Support Program
- Stock options for all regular employees (20+ hours/week)
- Up to 4 weeks paid time off per year based on scheduled hours, plus 14 company-paid holidays
- Performance bonuses and other incentives at company discretion