Fluid Systems Engineer III – Space Launch Hardware

Blue Origin; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 111,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off and holidays

Stock options

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking an experienced mechanical/ aerospace engineer to lead design, development, manufacturing and testing of fluid systems for heavy-lift launch vehicles. You will engage in all design stages from concept through verification, focusing on high-pressure, cryogenic, and demanding hardware.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong CAD/FEA skills (Creo, ANSYS) and the ability to document analyses per ASME Y14.5 GD&T standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or equivalent.
• 5+ years of professional engineering experience with complex fluid systems or similar.
• Demonstrated experience with launch vehicle component design.
• Solid understanding of fluid components such as valves, pressure vessels, flex elements and fittings.
• Knowledge of fabrication, integration processes and quality control relative to tubes/piping and machined components.
• Working knowledge of materials and treatments.
• Experience diagnosing and fixing hardware.

Responsibilities

• Design fluid component hardware to meet cost, performance and schedule constraints.
• Design and route complex fluid subsystems (i.e., pressurization, pneumatics, RCS).
• Create and own the development, acceptance and qualification test activities for your hardware.
• Work with fluid components (i.e., solenoid valves, pneumatic valves, regulators, pressure vessels and instrumentation).
• Work closely with other groups to ensure your systems work together, resolving issues at an accelerated pace while managing risk.
• Good project management skills are vital, including supplier management, scheduling, and production interfacing.
• Work with 3D CAD programs (Creo preferred) and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) programs (ANSYS Preferred).
• Deliver completed designs using best draft practicing per ASME Y14.5 GD&T standards along with clear and well documented analysis reports.

Skills

Fluid systems design

Launch vehicle experience

Valve knowledge

Materials and treatments

Diagnosis of hardware issues

Project management

Creo CAD

ANSYS/FEA

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering

Tools

Creo

ANYSYS/FEA

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking an experienced mechanical/ aerospace engineer to lead design, development, manufacturing and testing of fluid systems for heavy-lift launch vehicles. You will engage in all design stages from concept through verification, focusing on high-pressure, cryogenic, and demanding hardware.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong CAD/FEA skills (Creo, ANSYS) and the ability to document analyses per ASME Y14.5 GD&T standards.