Passive Thermal Control System Engineer III - Lunar Permanence
Passive Thermal Control System Engineer III - Lunar Permanence
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At Blue , 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 . Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!
This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue ’s Blue Moon landers and related products. To further Blue 's mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface.
As part of a hardworking team of engineers, you will contribute to the definition and development of spacecraft thermal control systems as the responsible engineer for Cryogenic Multi-Layer Insulation. 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 be a
Passive Thermal Control System Engineer III
within the Thermal Product Team. You will be responsible for performing and leading Thermal Hardware Engineering tasks and delivering hardware-related products. You will work closely with Thermal engineering counterparts, but also interface across all other product teams to ensure successful execution of the Thermal Subsystem in the larger spacecraft and mission. Contribute to a team of Thermal Engineers 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!
Responsibilities
Maintain ownership of the Cryogenic Multi-Layered Insulation from conception, through internal or external development, testing, and integration with the vehicle
Generate and own component specifications, test plan/execution/reports, occasional thermal analysis, short/long term development plans, and make/buy decisions
Understand and incorporate subsystem specifications, mission environments, and design and construction standards
Provide technical leadership to the team through the vehicle life cycle from definition, interfaces, conceptual design, detailed design, component development, assembly, verification, and operation
Provide technical input to thermal specifications and requirements (at subsystem and component-levels)
Provide technical input to Thermal interfaces, including Interface Control Documents (ICDs) and models (in collaboration with adjacent IPTs)
Mentor early-career Thermal Systems Engineers on the Lunar Program
Standardize Thermal Hardware Engineering approaches
Support the verification and validation of Thermal requirements, in collaboration with the Thermal test and systems engineers
Support and present at major gated reviews including design reviews, readiness reviews, etc.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum of a B.S. degree in Engineering or another technical field.
5+ years of relevant Thermal Hardware Engineering experience
Solid understanding of heat transfer fundamentals in space environment
Familiarity with common spacecraft thermal hardware
Experience leading small teams and while coordinating with various other spacecraft divisions
Experience with CAD software; preferably Creo
Familiarity of structural design fundamentals related to passive thermal hardware
Familiarity of aerospace hardware verification and validation process
Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships.
Must be a U.S. or , U.S. permanent (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
Qualifications
M.S. or PhD degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering
8+ years of relevant aerospace experience
Solid understanding of passive thermal hardware such as Multi-layer insulation (MLI), Thermal Protection Systems (TPS), coatings, and semi-passive devices like sensors and heaters
Demonstrated experience assembling and testing hardware (components and/or assemblies)
Vendor technical management experience
Familiarity with Thermal Desktop and Sinda/Fluint, including model validation and test correlation
Experience working on a verification program for a complex spaceflight or aviation system.
Experience maturing a design from requirements definition through hardware delivery
Experience with requirements and V&V tracking tools, preferably using JAMA.
Experience with NASA design and certifications standards for human spaceflight.
Experience with NASA lunar, deep space, or planetary missions.
Compensation Range For
CA applicants is $117,498.00-$164,497.20;CO applicants is $107,707.00-$150,789.45;WA applicants is $117,498.00-$164,497.20
Other Site Ranges May Differ
Culture 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 , we are dedicated to building an 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 must be a U.S. or , U.S. permanent (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
Background Check
Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check
Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation
Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification, Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.
Benefits
Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term , 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.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Blue is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force. Blue hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the of individual team members. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their , , , , , , /, , physical or mental , genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “EEO Is the Law,” please see here.
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