Cryogenic CAD Design Engineer - Liquid Systems

Blue Origin; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 121,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation provided

Travel up to 25%

Job summary

Blue Origin in Washington is seeking a Cryogenic Responsible Engineer to support model-and-drawing work for cryogenic propellant management hardware. You will collaborate across the lifecycle from concept to release, developing Creo models and drawings for valves, manifolds, tubing, pressure vessels, and supporting components.

The role emphasizes MBd/PMI, GD&T, and Windchill governance, with relocation and travel up to 25% as noted.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or related technical subject area.
• 5+ years of experience in cryogenic fluids and mechanical systems/components.
• Experience supporting the development, integration, or certification of aerospace systems for flight.
• Experience with fluid/gas components (i.e., solenoid valves, directional valves, manifolds, regulators, pressure vessels, and instrumentation).
• Experience with Cryogenic Fluid Management techniques and technologies.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Creo Parametric for parts, assemblies, weldments, and drawings.
• Working knowledge of GD&T (per ASME Y14.5).
• Experience working within a formal configuration management / engineering change / release process (CN, ECO, ECN, or equivalent).
• Solid grasp of common manufacturing materials, processes, and tolerance/stack-up analysis.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.
• Excellent verbal, written, and graphical communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Work on complex cryogenic subsystems and components as part of the Zero-g Propellant Management Product Team (IPT), escalating ambiguous or high-risk problems to senior engineers as needed.
• Support hardware ownership from definition through delivery, contributing to design, verification, and integration activities for assigned components.
• Track internal and external procurements and hardware dependencies to support subsystem delivery schedules.
• Contribute to the diverse range of fluids propulsion design engineer tasks — supporting trade studies, component design/integration, first-order analysis, test support, and supplier interface as opportunities arise.
• Participate in internal and external cryogenic technology development meetings.
• Develop, modify, and release engineering models, assemblies, and drawings in Creo Parametric for cryogenic propellant management hardware, including valves, manifolds, tubing, pressure vessels, and support structure.
• Generate fabrication and assembly drawings in accordance with Blue Origin drafting standards and applicable GD&T requirements.
• Apply Model Based Definition (MBD) practices where applicable, embedding PMI on the model for programs and hardware where MBD is the controlled deliverable.
• Follow Blue Origin CAD modeling conventions and Windchill configuration management requirements; maintain product data and support changes through the CN-controlled release process.
• Create Interface Control Models and Interface Control Drawings for cryogenic fluid system hardware.
• Deliver geometry to analysis teams to support Finite Element Models.
• Support hardware drawing release, manufacturing plan development, and integration onto the vehicle.
• Perform model checks, drawing checks, and participate in design reviews to ensure conformance with applicable engineering, safety, and program standards before release.
• Support vendor RFQs, fabrication, inspection, and proof-test packages by producing associated deliverables (BOMs, weldment details, machined-part details, inspection drawings, as-built redlines).

Skills

Cryogenic fluids

Creo Parametric

GD&T

Mechanical design

Communication skills

Education

BS in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering

MS in related field (preferred)

Tools

Creo Parametric

Windchill

MBdI/PMI (MBD/PMI)

Job description

Blue Origin in Washington is seeking a Cryogenic Responsible Engineer to support model-and-drawing work for cryogenic propellant management hardware. You will collaborate across the lifecycle from concept to release, developing Creo models and drawings for valves, manifolds, tubing, pressure vessels, and supporting components.

The role emphasizes MBd/PMI, GD&T, and Windchill governance, with relocation and travel up to 25% as noted.