Fluid Systems Engineer II – Space Launch

Blue Origin; Merritt Island (FL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Parental leave

Disability coverage

401(k) with match

Education support

Stock options

Paid time off

Job summary

Blue Origin on Merritt Island, FL seeks a Mechanical Engineer to lead design, development, manufacturing and testing of rocket fluid systems. You will manage the full design cycle from concept to verification, using Creo and ANSYS, delivering high‑quality, cryogenic hardware for spaceflight.

The role requires a BS in mechanical or aerospace engineering and 3+ years in complex fluid systems, with strong collaboration across teams to ensure safe, cost‑effective integration and rigorous

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering or equivalent.
• 3+ years of professional engineering experience with complex fluid systems.
• Experience with launch vehicle components and cryogenic systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design fluid component hardware to meet cost, performance and schedule constraints.
• Design and route complex fluid subsystems (pressurization, pneumatics, RCS).
• Create and own development, acceptance and qualification test activities.
• Work with fluid components such as valves, pressure vessels and instrumentation.
• Collaborate with other groups to ensure integrated system performance and manage risk.
• Conduct supplier management, scheduling, and production interfacing.
• Use 3D CAD (Creo) and FEA (ANSYS) for design and analysis.
• Deliver designs with ASME Y14.5 GD&T and documented analysis reports.

Skills

Fluid systems design

Valves & fittings

DFX and QA

Creo CAD

ANSYS

Project management

Supplier management

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering

Tools

Creo

ANSYS

Job description

Blue Origin on Merritt Island, FL seeks a Mechanical Engineer to lead design, development, manufacturing and testing of rocket fluid systems. You will manage the full design cycle from concept to verification, using Creo and ANSYS, delivering high‑quality, cryogenic hardware for spaceflight.

The role requires a BS in mechanical or aerospace engineering and 3+ years in complex fluid systems, with strong collaboration across teams to ensure safe, cost‑effective integration and rigorous