Fluid Systems Engineer II: Spacecraft Propulsion

Blue Origin; Florida; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Blue Origin, based in Florida, seeks an engineer to coordinate schedule and priorities for fluids and propulsion systems within the Lunar Permanence unit. You will design and verify fluid subsystems, lead testing, and collaborate across teams to ensure safe spaceflight.

The role requires a BS in engineering and 2+ years in aerospace propulsion/fluid systems, with experience in spacecraft fluid components and ASME Y14.5 standards. A strong emphasis on quality and leadership is evident.

Qualifications

• B.S. in engineering or equivalent.
• 2+ years of experience in aerospace propulsion and fluid systems.
• Experience with spacecraft or launch vehicle fluid system components design or test.
• Experience with fluids components such as valves, regulators, tubing and fittings.
• Knowledge of fabrication, integration processes and quality control for tubes/piping and machined parts.
• Working knowledge of materials and treatments.
• Ability to earn trust and maintain positive relationships.

Responsibilities

• Design and route fluid subsystems (pressurization, pneumatics, reaction control).
• Work with fluid components (solenoid valves, regulators, pressure vessels, instrumentation).
• Work with 3D CAD programs (Creo preferred) and FEA programs (ANSYS preferred).
• Deliver completed designs with ASME Y14.5 GD&T standards and documented analyses.
• Perform component verification of internal and external components to company standards.
• Collaborate with other groups to ensure systems work together and resolve issues with calculated risk.
• Lead and participate in component and system level testing and data analysis.
• Develop and manage project aspects including vendor management, scheduling, and budgeting.

Skills

Aerospace propulsion

Fluid systems

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Creo CAD

ANSYS FEA

ASME Y14.5 GD&T

Job description

Blue Origin, based in Florida, seeks an engineer to coordinate schedule and priorities for fluids and propulsion systems within the Lunar Permanence unit. You will design and verify fluid subsystems, lead testing, and collaborate across teams to ensure safe spaceflight.

The role requires a BS in engineering and 2+ years in aerospace propulsion/fluid systems, with experience in spacecraft fluid components and ASME Y14.5 standards. A strong emphasis on quality and leadership is evident.