Fluid Systems Engineer II — Space Launch & Propulsion

Blue Origin; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Stock options

Paid time off (vacation)

Job summary

Blue Origin in Seattle is seeking a skilled engineer to support the design, development, and testing of the New Glenn second stage hardware. You will engage in the full design cycle, from trade studies to test and mission support, focusing on thermal fluids, structure, and propulsion subsystems.

Applicants should have a physics/engineering background, strong CAD, and deep understanding of thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering.
• Experience with CAD and engineering drawings.
• Strong application of thermodynamics, heat transfer, solid mechanics, and fluid mechanics.
• U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or legally admitted to the U.S. (refugee/asylum).

Responsibilities

• Conduct trade studies for 2E subsystem design and upgrades across product areas.
• Design, model, and analyze complex second stage subsystems including thermal fluid systems, structural components, and propulsion hardware.
• Drive hardware development through manufacturing and testing on schedule and within budget.
• Support design implementation through product lifecycle from trade studies to test and on-orbit ops.
• Support component and system level testing and data analysis after design efforts.
• Develop automation across design, analysis, and testing to streamline processes and scale toward launch rate targets.

Skills

First principles thermodynamics

Heat transfer

Solid mechanics

Fluid mechanics

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

CAD

Engineering drawings

Job description

Blue Origin in Seattle is seeking a skilled engineer to support the design, development, and testing of the New Glenn second stage hardware. You will engage in the full design cycle, from trade studies to test and mission support, focusing on thermal fluids, structure, and propulsion subsystems.

Applicants should have a physics/engineering background, strong CAD, and deep understanding of thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics.