Thermal Hardware Engineer II – Lunar Permanence

BLUE ORIGIN

. Act as Responsible Engineer for thermal components from conception through development, testing, and integration .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeUnited StatesJunior💰 $98,208 - $149,990 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Thermal Engineering, including thermal fundamentals and hardware testing, while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop spacecraft thermal control systems. Proficient in using Thermal Desktop and Sinda/Fluint for model validation and test correlation.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Thermal Engineering ExperienceThermal Desktop ProficiencyAerospace Hardware VerificationThermal Control Systems DevelopmentVendor Engagement Experience

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Hard Skills

Thermal AnalysisThermal FundamentalsHardware TestingSpacecraft DesignThermal Control SystemsPassive Thermal Control HardwareMultilayer InsulationTemperature SensorsPatch HeatersModel Validation

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingCollaborationTrust Earning

Tools & Technologies

Thermal DesktopSinda/Fluint

Certifications & Qualifications

U.S. Citizenship or Permanent ResidencySuccessful Background Check

Industry Keywords

Aerospace EngineeringSpacecraft Thermal HardwareLunar LandersHuman Landing SystemThermal Component Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as Responsible Engineer for thermal components from conception through development, testing, and integration
Support internal or external development of thermal components
Collaborate with the thermal analysis group within the Lunar Thermal Integrated Product Team
Work with subsystem specifications, mission environments, and design and construction standards
Produce component specifications, test plans, test execution reports, and test reports
Perform occasional thermal analysis
Support make-or-buy decisions for thermal components
Contribute to the definition and development of spacecraft thermal control systems
Work directly with NASA and National Team Partners as part of the Human Landing System
Contribute to development of lunar landers and related products

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of a B.S. degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering or equivalent on-the-job experience in the spacecraft design industry
1–2 years of relevant Thermal Engineering experience
Understanding of thermal fundamentals
Demonstrated experience building or testing hardware
Understanding of aerospace hardware verification and validation process
Ability to earn trust and maintain positive, professional relationships
Exposure to Thermal Desktop
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
Successful completion of Blue’s Standard Background Check
M.S. or PhD degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering preferred
3 years of relevant aerospace experience preferred
Familiarity with common spacecraft thermal hardware preferred
Understanding of passive thermal control hardware, including conventional and cryogenic multilayer insulation, temperature sensors, and patch heaters preferred
Experience solving a variety of thermal problems preferred
Experience with vendor engagement and procurement preferred
Familiarity with Thermal Desktop and Sinda/Fluint, including model validation and test correlation, preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Basic and supplemental life insurance
Paid parental leave
Short- and long-term disability
401(k) with company match of up to 5%
Education Support Program
Stock options for all regular employees working at least 20 hours/week
Up to four weeks of paid time off per year based on weekly scheduled hours
Up to 14 company-paid holidays
Potential role- and level-dependent benefits and bonuses