SLD Thermal Hardware Project Engineer III - Lunar Permanence

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!

This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit. To further Blue Origin's mission of having millions of people living and working in space, we are building the sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the Lunar Surface.

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. You will work directly with NASA and our National Team Partners 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.

In this role you will partner with the Lunar Thermal Hardware engineers to deliver active or passive thermal hardware components, assemblies, and systems. You will work at the intersection of program management, engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, and quality organizations, improving team effectiveness and coordination, and ensuring that the right people are working together to solve problems and deliver results on time. Assignments can range from supporting component design, subsystem integration activities, and testing coordination. In early project phases, you may define project scope and schedule to achieve overall program goals and component requirements. In later phases, you will coordinate internal and external stakeholders, manage changes, and resolve unexpected problems in support of component or subsystem builds, subsequent integration into test facilities and vehicles, and test activities.

As the primary point of contact, you must enjoy solving communication and organizational problems, earning trust, and improving the overall performance of all teams involved. We are seeking a self-motivated and highly organized individual who can work with minimal direction and coordinate teams in the successful execution of engineering integration activities.

Contribute to a team of Thermal Engineers and Analysts simultaneously developing groundbreaking lunar landers. We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a B.S. degree in mechanical, aerospace, or similar engineering
• 5+ years of relevant Engineering experience
• Solid understanding of thermal and fluid fundamentals
• Familiarity of pumped fluid loop hardware such as pumps, cold plates, radiators, valves, heat exchangers, etc. OR passive thermal hardware such as MLI, TPS, heaters, etc.
• Experience serving as a Project Engineer or Project Manager
• Possess high attention to detail and strong organizational/coordination skills
• Demonstrated ability to build trusting and effective working relationships that improve team performance and deliver results
• Working knowledge of configuration management principles and practices
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a 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. or PhD degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering
• 8+ years of relevant aerospace experience
• Familiarity with JIRA and Agile project management
• Experience with creating tools to improve documentation, visibility, and tracking of scope of work and forecasted work
• Experience leading a small technical team
• Experience with Primavera P6 or other GANTT-style project management tools
• Experience in Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA)
• Vendor technical management experience
• Experience solving a variety of thermal problems demonstrating breadth in application
• Familiarity with Thermal Desktop and Sinda/Fluint, including model validation and test correlation

Compensation Range for CA applicants is $111,690.00-$156,366.00; CO applicants is $102,382.50-$143,335.50; WA applicants is $111,690.00-$156,366.00.

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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