SLD Thermal Systems Engineer - Lunar Permanence III
Company: Blue Origin
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: October 17, 2024
Job Description:
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!We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and
problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of
safety. This position will directly impact the history of space
exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention
towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the
cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin's vision of
millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.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, this time to stay.You will be
aThermal Systems Engineerwithin the Thermal Integrated Product Team
(Thermal IPT). You will be responsible for performing and leading
Systems Engineering (SE) tasks and delivering SE-related products.
This person will work closely with the Thermal Analysts and
Designers, but also across all other IPTs 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:
- Develop & manage Thermal specifications and requirements (at
subsystem and component-levels)
- Develop & manage Thermal interfaces, including Interface
Control Documents (ICDs) and models (in collaboration with adjacent
IPTs)
- Decompose requirements from system and subsystem-levels into
lower-level requirements
- Thermal point of contact for inputs to vehicle system safety
products and risk management
- Mentor early-career Thermal Systems Engineers on the Lunar
Program
- Standardize Thermal Systems Engineering approaches
- Own the verification and validation of Thermal requirements, in
collaboration with the Thermal test engineers
- Perform traceability analysis of requirements to higher levels,
and to verification activities
- Lead trade studies across the Thermal IPT and with other
IPTs
- Serve as the Thermal point-of-contact for other IPTs
- Utilize Systems Engineering tools such as Jama, Windchill and
Cameo
- Support and present at major gated reviews including design
reviews, readiness reviews, etc.Qualifications:
- Minimum of a B.S. degree in mechanical or aerospace
engineering
- 5 years of relevant Thermal Engineering or Systems Engineering
experience on space missions
- Understanding of heat transfer fundamentals in space
environment
- Strong understanding and application of Systems Engineering
fundamentals in a few areas such as Requirements management,
Verification, and/or Integration
- Familiarity with common spacecraft thermal hardware
- Strong understanding of aerospace hardware verification and
validation process
- 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 Thermal Engineering or Systems Engineering
experience on space missions
- 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
- Familiar with NASA Systems Engineering process and
standards
- Experience solving a variety of thermal problems demonstrating
breadth in application
- Expert in requirements management software such as JamaDon't
meet every single requirement? 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 qualification in the job description, we encourage you
to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or
other roles.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-$156,366.00Other site ranges may
differApplications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the
requisition is closed.Inclusivity StatementDon'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 RegulationsApplicants 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.BenefitsBenefits 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.Equal Employment OpportunityBlue
Origin 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 Origin
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
diversity 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 race, color, religion, gender, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age,
physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran
status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal,
state, and/or local law. Blue Origin 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 .Affirmative
Action and Disability AccommodationApplicants wishing to receive
information on Blue Origin's Affirmative Action Plans, or
applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to
participate in the application and/or interview process, please
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