Fluid System Engineer II

Blue Origin LLC; United States; On-site; USD 99,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Parental Leave

Short/Long-term Disability

401(k) Match

Education Support Program

Stock Options

Paid Time Off

Company Holidays

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC is seeking a leader to coordinate design and support production of reaction control fluid subsystems for a launch vehicle upper stage. You will drive manufacturability, manage risk, and collaborate across disciplines to meet stringent requirements in a high‑pressure, cryogenic environment.

The role demands hands‑on experience with propulsion fluid components, 3D CAD (Creo), ASME Y14.5 GD&T, and FEA, with a proven ability to deliver in a fast‑paced aerospace setting. U.S.

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, nozzles, 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.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Responsibilities

• Implement design, procurement, and production of reaction control fluid subsystems and associated components.
• 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.
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineers and technicians to develop work instructions and disposition hardware nonconformances.
• 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 qualification and hardware acceptance.

Skills

Fluid systems design

Propulsion components

3D CAD Creo

GD&T ASME Y14.5

FEA analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

B.S. in mechanical or aerospace engineering

Tools

Creo

FEA software

Job description

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 support production of reaction control systems for a launch vehicle upper stage. You will bring technical depth to a high‑rate production environment, contributing to system integration, test program management and mission support, and tackling complex challenges involving high‑pressure, cryogenic, and highly stressed hardware. We are looking for someone who thrives at the intersection of design, production, and problem‑solving to apply their technical and business process expertise, leadership skills, and dedication to quality to positively impact commercial spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Responsibilities

• Implement design, procurement, and production of reaction control fluid subsystems and associated components
• 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
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineers and technicians to develop work instructions and disposition hardware nonconformances
• 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 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, nozzles, 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
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in an engineering field
• Working knowledge of hypergolic propulsion, hydrogen and oxygen systems
• Experience with computational fluid dynamics or thermal analysis software packages

Base Pay Range for: WA applicants is $99,201.00 - $138,880.35. Other site ranges may differ.

Cultural 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. Aff""We’re committed to building the road to space so our children can build the future. We are a mission‑driven company focused on ideas and innovation, and encourage fresh perspectives from bold voices. At Blue, our team is building the future as their unique selves. Thank you for your interest in working at Blue Origin! Blue Origin was founded with a vision to enable a future where millions of people are living and working in space to benefit Earth. In order to preserve Earth, Blue Origin believes in the need to enable humanity to expand, explore, find new energy and material resources, and move industries that stress Earth into space. Blue Origin believes it has an important role in building a road to space and lowering the cost of getting there. At Blue Origin, we’re working on this today by developing fully reusable launch vehicles and systems that are safe, reliable and affordable. Every launch vehicle is designed for human spaceflight from the beginning and able to ferry payloads to space. U.S. Applicant Privacy Notice EU Applicant Privacy Notice