Thermal Subsystem Design Engineer III

BLUE ORIGIN

Thermal Subsystem Design Engineer at Blue Origin designing and testing active and passive thermal control subsystems. Collaborating across multi-functional teams to deliver aerospace solutions.

Posted 6/19/2026full-timeCalifornia, Colorado, Florida, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $110,938 - $169,432 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work on a design team through frequent hardware design cycles and produce technical designs and analysis while supporting qualification, testing, manufacturing, and integration activities
Foster open communication and present to all levels of leadership within the organization
Drive solutions forward and advise the team on problem resolutions
Take ownership of the full lifecycle of hardware from requirements definition through concept development, design, analysis, testing, qualification, and integration onto a launch vehicle
Design, analyze, develop, and test active and passive thermal control subsystem components and assemblies
Perform research, develop concepts, and participate in trade studies
Build detail part 3D models, assemblies, installations, and interface control documents
Build test plans, specifications, and other documentation for the development of flight hardware
Provide technical guidance and on-site support for manufacturing, production, and integration activities
Support configuration development and trade studies
Take ownership of test planning, execution, data reduction, analysis, and authoring of test reports
Work with multi-functional teams that are responsible for selecting materials, manufacturing processes, and suppliers to produce world class aerospace hardware
Develop component specifications and manage suppliers
Plan, coordinate, conduct tests, and review test data
Participate in the development and purchase of new equipment and tooling
Maintain and report on activity schedule, budget and technical status
Coach, mentor and technically assist other engineers
Find opportunities for improvements and operational cost savings
Work with spacecraft customers in a technical capacity
Drive hardware discrepancies to resolution
Prepare technical content and present to internal and external customers
Perform access studies, loss of clearance analyses, vehicle clocking studies, and develop solutions to mission unique requirements
Collaborate with internal and external teams throughout design, manufacturing, and mission integration

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of a B.S. degree in engineering and 4+ years of experience with spacecraft, launch vehicle, or aircraft structures
Experience on recently developed spacecraft, launch vehicles, or aircraft vehicles in one or more of the following areas: a) Active and Passive Thermal Control Subsystems b) Fluid routing & tubing design c) Material selection, compatibility and manufacturing techniques
Experience working in a multi-functional organization to develop designs and produce world-class engineered products
Understanding of core DFX principles influencing structural development with close integration with Manufacturing and Operations teams
Understanding of composite and metallic design fundamentals
Experience with full Model Based Definition (MBD) engineering release processes with exposure to Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance analysis (ASME Y14.5)
Familiarity with ASME Y14.100 and Y14.41
Design experience using CAD (Creo/Windchill preferred), hand calculations, and FEA (ANSYS preferred) tools
Ability to take ownership of the hardware lifecycle from requirements definition through concept development, design, analysis, testing, qualification, and integration onto a launch vehicle
Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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%
Education Support Program
Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

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Hard Skills & Tools

thermal control subsystemsfluid routing designmaterial selectionmanufacturing techniquesModel Based Definition (MBD)Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance (ASME Y14.5)CADFEAhand calculationscomposite design

Soft Skills

communicationproblem resolutionownershipcoachingmentoringcollaborationtechnical guidancepresentation skillsorganizational skillsimprovement identification