SLD Sr Thermal Technical Designer - Lunar Permanence (R37916)

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!  

This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin’s multiple Blue Moon lander product lines. To further Blue Origin's mission of having millions of people living and working in space, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface. 

We are looking for an expert designer to use their technical expertise, leadership skills, and dedication to quality to join our team and positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required. If you’re excited by providing near-term value, solving novel problems, learning about exciting topics, and completing challenging activities, please apply!

As part of a hardworking team of diverse specialists, technicians, and engineers, you will be deployed to programs that craft the future of Blue Origin. Your skill in the design, modelling, and drafting of safe, reliable, ready to install hardware will be crucial to providing safe reliable transportation to the moon!

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Create and modify CAD models of lunar vehicle thermal components in CREO

• Build CAD models of thermal components, including tubing, multi-layer insulation, cold plates, heat exchangers, radiators, and support structure

• Build Interface Control Models

• Deliver geometry to analysis teams in support to feed Finite Element Models

• Release fabrication and installation drawings in Windchill

• Incorporate drafting standards and standard drawing notes based on company, program, and industry standards.

• Perform model and drawing check activities during release reviews.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience with automotive, aircraft, spacecraft, or launch vehicle modeling and drawings

• Experience with top-down design methods.

• Strong mechanical design and integration skills using Creo Parametric / ProE software and Windchill.

• Proficient in standard fits, tolerance stacks, and GD&T analysis (ASME Y14.5).

• Experience in drawing generation, checking, and release processes.

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Extensive experience with ProEngineer/Creo with Windchill

• Experience selecting standard aerospace hardware (fittings, fasteners, bushings, washers, pins, etc)

• Experience modeling and drafting routed systems

• Experience releasing drawings in aerospace application

• Experience working in a multi-functional team with engineers, designers, and analysts to optimize sophisticated designs.

Inclusivity 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 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 Regulations

Applicants 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.

 

Benefits

Benefits 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 t