Fluid Systems Engineer - Spaceflight Propulsion & Cryogenics

Blue Origin LLC; Torch of Friendship (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Stock options

Paid time off

Holidays

Education support

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a Manufacturing/Process Engineer to support ground test facilities across the system lifecycle. You will help design fluid and mechanical systems, produce P&IDs, models, and drawings, and contribute to hazard analyses and design reviews at Space Coast, FL.

Ideal candidates have foundational knowledge in fluid mechanics and system integration, plus experience with ASME B31.3/BPVC and piping fabrication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited university.
• Experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or process engineering role (level 1–3/ Sr).
• Foundational knowledge of fluid mechanics, structural analysis, and system integration.
• Knowledge of fluid system components including valves, regulators, and pumps for cryogenic, propellant, and high‑pressure gas applications.
• Practical knowledge of piping installation and fabrication methods (connections, fasteners, welding).
• Working knowledge of ASME B31.3 and BPVC.
• Ability to create and interpret engineering drawings and P&IDs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support design and development of fluid and mechanical systems for ground test facilities across the lifecycle.
• Develop and release engineering deliverables (P&IDs, models, drawings, eBOMs, analyses) under guidance.
• Apply fluid mechanics and system integration to design high‑pressure gas, cryogenic, and propellant systems.
• Design and develop mechanical test fixtures and structural supports.
• Support hazard analyses (PHA/HAZOPs) and design reviews.
• Coordinate with suppliers on technical requirements and schedule inputs.
• Assist in on‑site fabrication, installation, and startup of facilities.
• Maintain Windchill configuration management of deliverables.

Skills

Fluid mechanics

Structural analysis

System integration

P&IDs

Engineering drawings

ASME B31.3 / BPVC

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

PTC Creo/ProEngineer

ProPiping

AutoCAD Plant/PI&D

Windchill

Bentley AutoPipe

CAESAR II

AFT Arrow/Fathom

ANSYS

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking a Manufacturing/Process Engineer to support ground test facilities across the system lifecycle. You will help design fluid and mechanical systems, produce P&IDs, models, and drawings, and contribute to hazard analyses and design reviews at Space Coast, FL.

Ideal candidates have foundational knowledge in fluid mechanics and system integration, plus experience with ASME B31.3/BPVC and piping fabrication.