We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin’s Blue Moon landers and related products. To further Blue Origin’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.

This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin’s Blue Moon landers and related products. To further Blue Origin’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 a key member of the Lunar Core Components Heat Transfer team, you will be applying your skills to performing structural analysis on Lunar vehicle components (radiators, cold plates, and/or heat exchangers). You will use the insight from these analyses to provide design suggestions to the Responsible Engineers so they can create a more optimal thermal hardware design for their application. You will work through the product lifecycle and see this hardware mature from an initial CAD model to a flight qualified hardware that is installed onto our Lunar vehicles.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, communication skills, and dedication to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Travel expected up to 15% of the time

Interviews will include a technical assessment

Lead any trade studies that will inform structural integrity of the component and assembly design, configuration as required.

Design, analysis, development, and testing of secondary structures, including additively manufactured parts, composites and metallic piece parts, as well as integrated structural assemblies.

Work with thermal hardware engineers to develop structurally sound and thermally appropriate components.

Build 3D models, detail part drawings, assemblies, installations, and interface control documents as required to drive structural analysis and design.

Provide on-site manufacturing and production support, including travel when needed.

Participate in subsystem structural verification test planning, execution, data reduction and analysis

Work with multi-functional teams that are responsible for selecting materials, manufacturing processes, and suppliers to produce world class aerospace hardware





Develop tooling and equipment requirements in support of specification and procurement of manufacturing and assembly facilities for thermal hardware

Maintain and report on activity schedule, budget and technical status

S. degree in engineering and 6+ years of related experience

Experience on launch vehicles, spacecraft, aircraft or similar in one or more of the following areas:

Structural design of metallic components and assemblies

Knowledge of material selection, compatibility, and manufacturing techniques

Strong understanding of structural design and analysis fundamentals

Strong mechanical design skills using Creo.

Ability to conduct structural analysis using both classical hand-calculation methods and finite element analysis techniques

Familiarity with classical aerospace sizing methods (ex: Solid skills with both authoring and interpreting Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance analysis (ASME Y14.Understanding of aerospace hardware verification and validation process

S. degree in engineering and 9+ years of related experience

Deep knowledge of bonded and bolted joint design, mechanics, and relevant analysis techniques.

Demonstrated expertise with any industry standard analysis codes: Experience with rapid development techniques for hardware

Performing trades with vehicle level and subsystem design teams to better enable fabrication and integration of component parts

Demonstrated composites integration, analysis, and manufacturing knowledge.

Demonstrated experience developing manufacturing processes for production

Knowledge of systems engineering practices, fabrication and integration processes, and quality control

Experience with a variety of hardware manufacturing practices including drilling, shimming, fastening, composites fabrication, fluids integration, avionics integration, instrumentation

Other site ranges may differ

At Blue Origin, 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. Export Control Regulations

S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.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 (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.

Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

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.

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. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. 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, sex, 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. Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.

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📌 Thermal Structural Engineer (Quinte West)
🏢 Blue Origin
📍 Quinte West