Aerospace Fluid Systems Design Engineer II

Blue Origin

Denver (CO)

On-site

USD 90,934 - 127,307

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Relocation provided

Stock options

Paid time off

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking an experienced Mechanical/Aerospace Engineer to lead design, development, and testing of rocket fluid systems for the 4-Engine second stage of the New Glenn vehicle. You will work on high-pressure, cryogenic hardware from concept through qualification, interfacing with multiple teams and ensuring test readiness and documentation.

The role requires collaboration in a safety-focused environment and on-site work in Van Horne, TX, with relocation and travel up to 30% expected.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or equivalent.
3+ years of professional engineering experience with complex fluid systems.
Experience with spacecraft or launch vehicle fluid system component design.
Experience with aircraft, spacecraft, or launch vehicles in the detail design of aerospace or equivalent type fluid systems and components.
Solid understanding of fluid components such as valves, tubing, pressurized hardware, seals, and fittings.
Proficiency in crafting engineering drawings with GD&T (ASME Y14.5).
Knowledge of fabrication, integration processes and quality control relative to tubes/piping, machined components, and welded hardware.
Working knowledge of material properties and treatments.
Experience diagnosing and fixing fluids hardware.
Ability to earn trust and maintain professional relationships.

Responsibilities

Design fluid component hardware to meet cost, performance, and schedule constraints.
Design and route complex fluid subsystems (pressurization, pneumatics, propellant utilization).
Create and own development, acceptance, and qualification test activities for hardware.
Work with fluid components (valves, pneumatic valves, regulators, pressure vessels).
Collaborate with other groups to ensure systems work together and manage risk.
Apply project management involving supplier management, scheduling, and production interfacing.
Utilize 3D CAD (Creo) and FEA (ANSYS) for designs and analyses.
Prepare designs and analyses reports per ASME Y14.5 GD&T standards.
Coordinate test readiness, fixturing design, procurement, and instrumentation.
Work independently to develop solution approaches.