Fluid System Engineer II

Blue Origin; Merritt Island (FL); On-site; USD 99,201 - 138,880; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a proven leader for the helium system and fluid components on the New Glenn upper stage. You will coordinate design, procurement, analysis, and testing across cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, high-performance propulsion-related fluid subsystems.

You will apply your technical and process expertise to ensure quality and safety in a pioneering spaceflight program, contributing to the vehicle's complex integration and mission success.

Qualifications

• B.S. in mechanical or aerospace engineering.
• Experience with spacecraft or launch vehicle fluid systems.
• Knowledge of propulsion and fluid components (valves, quick disconnects, fittings).
• 3D CAD design using Creo; ASME Y14.5 GD&T; FEA reporting.

Responsibilities

• Implement product definition, design, procurement, and production of environmental control and vent fluid subsystems and components
• Conduct fluid and structural analyses to characterize component and system behavior
• Coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure systems meet requirements and manage risk
• Drive design for manufacturability and upgrade flight hardware through root cause analysis and cost reduction
• Build and manage project plans including cost, schedule and risk
• Oversee testing, verification, and data analysis for development and qualification

Skills

Fluid system design

3D CAD (Creo)

FEA analysis

Cross-functional coordination

Education

B.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Creo

ASME Y14.5 GD&T

Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

Job description

Application Close Date

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

Application Close Date

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

This role supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration, heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low-Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar, and beyond. Its first stage is fully reusable, and the vehicle was designed from the beginning to be human-capable.

We are looking for a proven leader with experience in flight vehicle fluid systems to coordinate design and development of the helium system for a launch vehicle upper stage. You will contribute to varying levels of the product development cycle, which may include conceptual design, requirements definition, component procurement, integration, test program management, product and mission support. You will use creative thinking and novel solutions to solve complex problems with high pressure, highly stressed hardware.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical and business process expertise, leadership skills, and dedication to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight.

Responsibilities

• Implement product definition, design, procurement, and production of environmental control and vent fluid subsystems and components
• Conduct fluid and structural analyses to characterize component and system behavior
• Coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure your systems work together and meet requirements, resolving issues with calculated risk
• Drive design for manufacturability. Implement upgrades for flight hardware identified through root cause analysis, manufacturing, testing, flight, and cost reduction opportunities
• Build and manage project plans including cost, schedule and risk management to ensure timely delivery
• Oversee component and system level testing, verification, and data analysis as part of development, qualification and hardware acceptance

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of a B.S. degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or related field
• Proven experience with spacecraft or launch vehicle fluid system component design, analysis, or test
• Solid understanding of propulsion and fluid components such as valves, quick disconnects, and fittings
• Knowledge of fabrication, integration processes and quality control relative to tubes/piping and machined components
• Design experience using 3D CAD (Creo preferred), 2D and 3D drawings per ASME Y14.5 GD&T along with detailed analysis reports using Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in an engineering field
• Working knowledge of hydrogen and oxygen systems

Experience designing and analyzing fluid components (pilot valves, regulators, COPVs, etc.)

Base Pay Range For

WA applicants is $99,201.00 - $138,880.35

Other Site Ranges May Differ

Culture Statement

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.
• Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

Benefits

• Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “Know Your Rights,” please see here.

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