R51297 Passive Thermal Control System Engineer II - Lunar Permanence

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At Blue Origin we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. Were working to develop 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!

You will be a Passive Thermal Control System Engineer II within the Thermal Product Team. You will be responsible for performing and leading Thermal Hardware Engineering tasks and delivering hardware-related products. You will work closely with Thermal engineering counterparts but also interface across all other product teams to ensure successful execution of the Thermal Subsystem in the larger spacecraft and mission. Contribute to a team of Thermal Engineers simultaneously developing groundbreaking lunar landers.

Responsibilities:

Maintain ownership of assigned passive thermal control hardware from conception through internal or external development testing and integration with the vehicle

Generate and own component specifications test plan/execution/reports occasional thermal analysis short/long term development plans and make/buy decisions

Understand and incorporate subsystem specifications mission environments and design and construction standards

Provide technical leadership to the team through the vehicle life cycle from definition interfaces conceptual design detailed design component development assembly verification and operation

Provide technical input to thermal specifications and requirements (at subsystem and component-levels)

Provide technical input to Thermal interfaces including Interface Control Documents (ICDs) and models (in collaboration with adjacent IPTs)

Mentor early-career Thermal Systems Engineers on the Lunar Program

Standardize Thermal Hardware Engineering approaches

Support the verification and validation of Thermal requirements in collaboration with the Thermal test and systems engineers

Support and present at major gated reviews including design reviews readiness reviews etc.

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum of a B.S. degree in Engineering or another technical field.

2 years of relevant Thermal Hardware Engineering experience

Solid understanding of heat transfer fundamentals in space environment

Familiarity with common spacecraft thermal hardware

Coordination with various other spacecraft divisions

Familiarity of structural design fundamentals related to passive thermal hardware

Experience with CAD software; preferably Creo

Familiarity of aerospace hardware verification and validation process

Ability to earn trust maintain positive and professional relationships.

Must be a U.S. citizen or national U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder) or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Preferred Qualifications

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

5 years of relevant aerospace experience

Solid understanding of passive thermal hardware such as Multi-layer insulation (MLI) Thermal Protection Systems (TPS) coatings and semi-passive devices like sensors and heaters

Demonstrated experience assembling and testing hardware (components and/or assemblies)

Vendor technical management experience

Familiarity with Thermal Desktop and Sinda/Fluint including model validation and test correlation

Experience working on a verification program for a complex spaceflight or aviation system.

Experience maturing a design from requirements definition through hardware delivery

Experience with requirements and V&V tracking tools preferably using JAMA.

Experience with NASA design and certifications standards for human spaceflight.

Experience with NASA lunar deep space or planetary missions.

Compensation Range for:

Other site ranges may differ

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Benefits

• Benefits include: 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.

• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

• Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

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