Aerospace Fluids & Propulsion Engineer II

Blue Origin; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Origin in Seattle seeks a mechanical engineer to own the helium subsystem design for the Transfer Stage Vehicle. You’ll size components, select materials, and analyze pressure, vibration and fatigue to ensure safe spaceflight.

You’ll design fluids sub-assemblies in Creo, evaluate components for fluid, thermal and structural performance, and generate P&IDs with AutoCAD. Collaboration with suppliers and internal teams is essential to meet performance and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or equivalent.
• 5+ years in 3D CAD programs (Creo preferred).
• 2+ years designing aerospace fluid or mechanical systems.
• Knowledge of gas systems and ASME Y14.5 GD&T.
• Experience with flow and pressure calculations and thermal/structural analysis.
• Experience with valves, tubing, and pressurized hardware.
• Strong communication skills; US citizenship or eligible to work in US.

Responsibilities

• Fluids sub-assembly design and development; design parts and assemblies in CAD (Creo preferred).
• Analyze components for fluid, thermal, and structural performance.
• Interpreting and generating P&IDs using AutoCAD.
• Create specifications for fluid/gas components (valves, manifolds, regulators).
• Develop and maintain interface definitions between fluid systems and other subsystems.
• Perform component trade studies and analyze test data.
• Work with suppliers or Blue Origin groups for procurement and installation.
• Perform component verification to company standards.

Skills

Creo

Fluid systems

GD&T ASME Y14.5

Engineering drawings

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

P&ID drawings

Job description

Blue Origin in Seattle seeks a mechanical engineer to own the helium subsystem design for the Transfer Stage Vehicle. You’ll size components, select materials, and analyze pressure, vibration and fatigue to ensure safe spaceflight.

You’ll design fluids sub-assemblies in Creo, evaluate components for fluid, thermal and structural performance, and generate P&IDs with AutoCAD. Collaboration with suppliers and internal teams is essential to meet performance and safety standards.