2025 University Grad (Early Career) - Thermal Systems Engineer, Lunar Transportation

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

We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.

As part of a diverse and 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. This opportunity is for a Thermal Systems Engineer within the Thermal Integrated Product Team (Thermal IPT) of the Lunar Transportation business unit. This person will be responsible for performing Systems Engineering (SE) tasks and delivering SE-related products across the team's various Lunar missions. This person will work closely with the Thermal Analysts and Designers, but also across all other IPTs to ensure successful execution of the Thermal Subsystem in the larger spacecraft and mission.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical skills, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to join our team and positively impact safe human spaceflight. You will need to use strong interpersonal skills to interact with end users, system owners across Blue Origin and external resources to establish first in class systems for our Lunar missions. Passion for our mission and vision is required. If you’re excited by providing near-term value, solving novel problems, learning about interesting topics, and completing challenging activities, please apply!

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
• 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
• Coordinate 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:

• B.S. degree in Computer Science, Math, Physics or Engineering.
• Must be able to start full-time role by August 2025.
• Academic / introductory project experience or working knowledge or practice in Systems Engineering tools.
• Foundational understanding and application of Systems Engineering fundamentals in a few areas such as Requirements management, Verification, and/or Integration
• Solid understanding of thermal/heat transfer fundamentals
• Proven ability to work effectively and collaborate in a dynamic, fast paced, team-oriented environment.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and strengthen our culture of inclusion.
• 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.

Desired:

• M.S. degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering
• 4 years of experience in thermal engineering or systems engineering on a spacecraft program
• Trained in SysML or Cameo
• Experience solving a variety of spacecraft engineering challenges
• Object-oriented programming experience in Python, C++, C#, Java.
• Experience in design and analysis of safety critical systems.
• Experience in the generation of requirements, decomposition, and analysis as well as requirements management tools such as Jama.
• Experience in safety-critical aerospace vehicle certification processes.

Compensation Range:

CO applicants is $82,335.00-$115,269.00; WA applicants is $89,820.00-$125,748.00. Other site ranges may differ.

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

Inclusivity 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 a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations:

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

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.

Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

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