Sr. Thermal Systems Engineer - Lunar Permanence

Overview

Sr. Thermal Systems Engineer - Lunar Permanence. This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin’s Blue Moon landers and related products. To further Blue Origin's mission of millions of people living and working in space, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface. You will contribute to the definition and development of spacecraft thermal control systems, working in a fast-paced environment with 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 to develop the Lunar Transportation system that enables sustained human presence on the Moon. The Thermal Systems Engineer III works within the Thermal Integrated Product Team (Thermal IPT) and collaborates with Thermal Analysts, Designers, and other IPTs to ensure successful Thermal Subsystem execution.

We are looking for someone to apply technical expertise, leadership, and a commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required.

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 system and subsystem requirements into lower-level requirements
• Serve as the 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 verification and validation of Thermal requirements in collaboration with 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 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 and readiness reviews

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 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 (pumps, cold plates, radiators, valves, heat exchangers) and semi-passive devices like sensors and heaters
• Familiar with NASA Systems Engineering process and standards
• Experience solving a variety of thermal problems with breadth in application
• Expert in requirements management software such as Jama

Compensation

Compensation ranges vary by site. CA applicants: $140,959.00-$197,342.25; CO applicants: $129,611.00-$181,454.70; WA applicants: $140,959.00-$197,342.25. Other site ranges may differ.

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
• Paid Time Off up to four weeks per year, plus up to 14 company-paid holidays
• Discretionary bonus options

Equal Employment Opportunity

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