Fluid Systems Test Engineer II

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Parental Leave

401(k) Matching

Education Support Program

Stock Options

Paid Time Off

14 Holidays

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC is seeking an engineer to support the design, development, and testing of the New Glenn second stage (2E) hardware. The role covers trade studies, subsystem design, and lifecycle support from concept through on-orbit operations.

Applicants should have a B.S. in engineering, CAD experience, and strong fundamentals in thermodynamics, solid mechanics, and fluid mechanics, with a commitment to safety and inclusion. This is a on-site Seattle-based role with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a B.S. degree in engineering.
• Demonstrated experience with CAD and engineering drawings.
• Strong application of first principles thermodynamics, heat transfer, solid mechanics, and fluid mechanics.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Responsibilities

• Conduct trade studies for 2E subsystem design and future upgrades across multiple 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 implementation of designs through the entire product lifecycle, from initial trade studies through test, qualification, and on-orbit operations.
• Support and participate in component and system level testing and data analysis following design efforts.
• Develop and implement automation solutions across design, analysis, and testing workflows to streamline processes, reduce cycle time, and enable the team to scale efficiently toward New Glenn launch rate targets.

Skills

CAD and engineering drawings

Thermodynamics & heat transfer

Solid mechanics & fluids

Trust & inclusion

Education

B.S. in engineering

Tools

Data Acquisition Systems

Job description

Blue Origin LLC is seeking an engineer to support the design, development, and testing of the New Glenn second stage (2E) hardware. The role covers trade studies, subsystem design, and lifecycle support from concept through on-orbit operations.

Applicants should have a B.S. in engineering, CAD experience, and strong fundamentals in thermodynamics, solid mechanics, and fluid mechanics, with a commitment to safety and inclusion. This is a on-site Seattle-based role with competitive benefits.