Cryogenic Propellant Systems Engineer (Manufacturing Focus)

Blue Origin LLC; Washington; On-site; USD 121,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Education Support Program

Stock options

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC is seeking a Liquid Systems Responsible Engineer to join the Zero-g Propellant Management team within Lunar Permanence. The role blends hardware support for cryogenic propellant management components with manufacturing engineering, including DFM/DFA input, process documentation, and shop-floor troubleshooting.

You'll collaborate with senior engineers, manage supplier interfaces, and contribute to design reviews and verification activities, aiming to produce producible, bias-free

Qualifications

• BS in aerospace, mechanical, manufacturing engineering, physics, or related field.
• 5+ years in cryogenic fluids and mechanical systems or manufacturing/process engineering.
• Experience supporting aerospace flight hardware development, integration, or certification.
• Hands-on with cryogenic fluid hardware components: valves, manifolds, regulators, vessels, instrumentation.
• Translating requirements into manufacturing processes (DFM/DFA/DFT).
• Cryogenic fluid management techniques and technologies.
• Clear work instructions and manufacturing documentation in English.
• Strong communication; ability to work in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Define and support hardware ownership for cryogenic propellant management components.
• Contribute to requirements definition, design reviews, verification, and supplier coordination.
• Support trade studies, component design, first-order analysis, and supplier interface.
• Track procurements and hardware dependencies to support delivery schedules.
• Participate in technical meetings on cryogenic hardware development.
• Support DFM/DFA/DFT reviews and flag manufacturability concerns.
• Translate engineering requirements into manufacturing processes for fabrication and assembly.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation and inspection plans.

Skills

Cryogenic fluids

DFM / DFA input

Manufacturing engineering

Fluid/gas components

Technical writing

Communication skills

Education

BS in Aerospace Engineering

BS in Mechanical/ Manufacturing Engineering

MS in related field (preferred)

Tools

Creo

ANSYS

Job description

Blue Origin LLC is seeking a Liquid Systems Responsible Engineer to join the Zero-g Propellant Management team within Lunar Permanence. The role blends hardware support for cryogenic propellant management components with manufacturing engineering, including DFM/DFA input, process documentation, and shop-floor troubleshooting.

You'll collaborate with senior engineers, manage supplier interfaces, and contribute to design reviews and verification activities, aiming to produce producible, bias-free