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Blue Origin

Sr. Thermal Systems Engineer - Lunar Permanence

Blue Origin, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127

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Application close date: Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

Overview At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We are developing reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Moon landers and related products. To further Blue Origin's mission, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface.

As part of a hardworking team of engineers, you will contribute to the definition and development of spacecraft thermal control systems. You should be comfortable working in a fast-paced and often uncertain environment, contributing to innovative solutions, while demonstrating personal leadership, technical competence, and attention to detail.

You will work directly with the vehicle design team as part of the Human Landing System (HLS) Sustaining Lunar Development (SLD) program. You will play a key role in developing the Lunar Transportation system that will return humans to the Moon, this time to stay.

Responsibilities

Develop & manage Thermal specifications and requirements (at subsystem and component-levels)

Develop & 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

8+ 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

Desired

M.S. or PhD degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering

12+ years of relevant Thermal Engineering or Systems Engineering experience on space missions

Demonstrated expertise in pumped fluid loop hardware such as pumps, cold plates, radiators, valves, heat exchangers, etc. and semi-passive devices like sensors and heaters

Familiar 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

Compensation Range for:

CA applicants is $140,959.00-$197,342.25; CO applicants is $129,611.00-$181,454.70; WA applicants is $140,959.00-$197,342.25

Other site ranges may differ

Culture and Equal Opportunity Culture Statement

Don't meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every desired qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

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Applicants 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.

Background Check

Required for all positions: Blue's Standard Background Check

Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if role requires access to a military installation

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Benefits

Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid parental leave, disability, 401(k) with company match up to 5%, and Education Support Program.

Paid Time Off: Up to four weeks per year plus up to 14 company-paid holidays.

Discretionary bonus: Bonuses reward individual contributions and company results.

Eligibility for benefits varies by role type; check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list.

Equal Employment Opportunity Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a qualified workforce. We hire and promote based on qualifications, performance, and abilities and provide equal opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or other protected status. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable laws. For more information on Know Your Rights, please see the applicable notice.

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