Thermal Hardware Engineer – Lunar Permanence

BLUE ORIGIN

Thermal Hardware Engineer applying thermal expertise to lunar lander development. Collaborating on designs, tests, and safety for human spaceflight at Blue Origin.

Posted 7/17/2026full-timeGreater Seattle Area • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $107,136 - $149,990 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Thermal Engineering with a strong foundation in heat transfer, fluid systems, and aerospace hardware verification. Proven ability to design, build, and test thermal hardware for lunar applications while collaborating effectively in cross-functional teams.

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Thermal Engineering ExperienceHeat Transfer FundamentalsCAD Software ProficiencyCFD Simulation MethodsAerospace Hardware Verification

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Hard Skills

Thermal Hardware DesignHeat Exchanger SizingFluid Loop Hardware UnderstandingComponent Specifications DevelopmentFinite Element Analysis (FEA)CREO ModelingThermal Desktop FamiliaritySinda/Fluint ExperienceTesting and VerificationDesign for Manufacturability

Soft Skills

Leadership SkillsCross-Functional Team Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

CREOCFD Optimization ToolsThermal DesktopSinda/Fluint

Certifications & Qualifications

AS9100DASMESAEAWSANSI Y14.5

Industry Keywords

Aerospace EngineeringThermal SystemsSpacecraft HardwareLunar Vehicle ArchitectureHuman Spaceflight

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AssemblyAWS

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide thermal hardware expertise to Lunar vehicle architectures
Contribute to a team of Thermal Engineers developing innovative thermal hardware for lunar landers
Drive designs through build, test, and verification
Apply technical expertise and leadership skills to positively impact safe human spaceflight

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of a B.S. degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering
3+ years of relevant Thermal Engineering experience
Strong grasp of heat transfer and fluid system fundamentals
Familiarity with heat exchangers, cold plates, and other common spacecraft hardware
Demonstrated experience designing, sizing, building, and testing hardware
Understanding of aerospace hardware verification and validation process
Moderate experience with CAD software; preferably Creo
Familiarity with computational fluid dynamic (CFD) simulation methods for component-level analysis
Demonstrated experience working in cross-functional teams to deliver results
Desired: M.S. or PhD degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering
5+ years of relevant aerospace experience
Solid understanding of pumped fluid loop hardware such as pumps, cold plates, radiators, valves, heat exchangers, etc and semi-passive devices like sensors and heaters
Familiarity with relevant standards such as AS9100D, ASME, SAE, AWS and ANSI Y14.5 specifications
Experience solving a variety of thermal problems demonstrating breadth in application
Vendor technical management experience
Design for manufacturability and assembly experience is a plus
Experience developing component specifications
Demonstrated experience in CREO modeling and drawing creation
Familiarity with Thermal Desktop and Sinda/Fluint, including model validation and test correlation
Experience with CFD optimization of cold plates and heat exchangers
Finite Element Analysis (FEA) tools experience

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
Up to 14 company-paid holidays.
Bonuses based on company performance