Spacecraft Thermal Engineering Lead – Lunar Permanence

BLUE ORIGIN

Thermal Mechanical Engineer developing thermal systems for lunar landers at Blue Origin. Collaborating with NASA on Human Landing System projects to extend human presence on the Moon.

Posted 7/21/2026full-timeDenver • Alabama, Colorado, Florida, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $119,814 - $167,738 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in thermal systems development, including thermal analysis, modeling, and spacecraft hardware design. Proven ability to lead engineering projects while managing cost and schedule constraints.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Thermal System ModelingThermal AnalysisSINDA/FLUINTPython ProgrammingCREO/Windchill

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Hard Skills

Thermal Physics FundamentalsComponent SizingFinite Element AnalysisSteady State AnalysisTransient Thermal AnalysisModel ValidationTest CorrelationThermal Vacuum TestingSpacecraft AssemblyIntegration & Test

Soft Skills

Project LeadershipTeam CollaborationRelationship Management

Certifications & Qualifications

B.S. Degree in Mechanical EngineeringB.S. Degree in Aerospace Engineering

Industry Keywords

Spacecraft Thermal SystemsThermal Hardware InstallationSystem Analysis DocumentationProcurement PlanningOperations Support

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AssemblyPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drives the development of thermal systems including system architecture definition, thermal system modeling, component sizing, and design.
Perform trade studies relating to selection of material and subsystem hardware.
Perform hand calculations to screen concepts without detailed modeling and to sanity check finite element /difference model results.
Develop vehicle-level thermal models using SINDA/FLUINT with Thermal Desktop.
Develop and maintain system analysis documentation.
Perform steady state & transient thermal analysis of spacecraft thermal systems as well as tracking of system performance in ground ops, TVAC testing, launch, Earth orbit, and beyond Earth orbit environments.
Provide thermal engineering leadership & support for the development of thermal vacuum (TVAC) test procedures, scripts and installation designs.
Provide thermal engineering leadership & support for thermal hardware design, documentation (drawings and model based designs), procurement, planning, procedural & operations support of Spacecraft assembly, integration & test (AI&T) efforts.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of a B.S. degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering.
Solid understanding of thermal physics fundamentals.
7 + years of relevant experience in design, analysis, and test of spacecraft thermal systems
Experience in thermal analysis, including model validation and test correlation
Ability to lead projects and teams, earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships.
Hands-on experience with spacecraft thermal hardware installation processes
Proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, C/C++,etc).
Proficiency in one or more CAD & PLM software packages (CREO/Windchill preferred)
Experience managing engineering efforts against cost and schedule constraints

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.
Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.