Cryogenic Fluids Design Engineer – Lunar Transporter

Blue Origin; Merritt Island (FL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation provided

Travel up to 15% of the time

Shifts available: 1st 8am - 5pm

Job summary

Blue Origin in Merritt Island, FL, seeks an experienced Liquids Cryogenic Hardware Design Engineer to own the full lifecycle of mission-critical cryogenic fluid systems for lunar transporters. You will define requirements, analyze interfaces, and collaborate with suppliers to implement reliable hardware for lunar missions.

The role emphasizes design for manufacturing, P&ID creation, and cross-functional reviews, with opportunities to work in extreme environments and across spacecraft subsystems.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years designing aerospace propulsion and cryogenic fluid systems, including tubing or piping architecture.
• Expertise in cryogenic components (valves, regulators, pumps).
• Proficiency in cryogenic fluid system sizing analysis and selection to include components, system specifications, etc.
• Expertise creating and interpreting P&IDs and fabrication drawings
• Experience in cryogenic fluid system from concept through vehicle integration
• Experience in design for manufacturing best practices

Responsibilities

• Define & Own Requirements – Lead component requirement definition for lunar-specific environments, negotiate critical interfaces, and evaluate both in-house and vendor solutions through rigorous first-order analysis
• Drive Design Reviews – Present detailed component designs to cross-functional teams, defend technical decisions, and collaborate across lunar vehicle systems
• Specify & Procure – Partner with suppliers to source optimal materials and components optimized for lunar transporter missions
• Execute the Full Cycle – From design refinement through build, test, and delivery—watch your components launch toward the Moon
• Document Excellence – Generate engineering drawings, P&IDs, and verification packages that meet lunar mission standards
• Lead Problem Solving – Conduct structural and fluid analyses using industry-leading tools (ANSYS, Thermal Desktop, Creo/ProEngineer) in the lunar thermal and vacuum environment

Skills

Cryogenic fluids design

Aerospace propulsion

Creo/ProEngineer

ANSYS

P&ID drafting

Thermal analysis

Education

B.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Windchill

eBOM

Job description

Blue Origin in Merritt Island, FL, seeks an experienced Liquids Cryogenic Hardware Design Engineer to own the full lifecycle of mission-critical cryogenic fluid systems for lunar transporters. You will define requirements, analyze interfaces, and collaborate with suppliers to implement reliable hardware for lunar missions.

The role emphasizes design for manufacturing, P&ID creation, and cross-functional reviews, with opportunities to work in extreme environments and across spacecraft subsystems.