Fluids and Propulsion Engineer II - Lunar Permanence

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

Job summary

Blue Origin in Seattle seeks a mechanical engineer to own the helium subsystem design for the Transfer Stage Vehicle. You’ll size components, select materials, and analyze pressure, vibration and fatigue to ensure safe spaceflight.

You’ll design fluids sub-assemblies in Creo, evaluate components for fluid, thermal and structural performance, and generate P&IDs with AutoCAD. Collaboration with suppliers and internal teams is essential to meet performance and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or equivalent.
• 5+ years in 3D CAD programs (Creo preferred).
• 2+ years designing aerospace fluid or mechanical systems.
• Knowledge of gas systems and ASME Y14.5 GD&T.
• Experience with flow and pressure calculations and thermal/structural analysis.
• Experience with valves, tubing, and pressurized hardware.
• Strong communication skills; US citizenship or eligible to work in US.

Responsibilities

• Fluids sub-assembly design and development; design parts and assemblies in CAD (Creo preferred).
• Analyze components for fluid, thermal, and structural performance.
• Interpreting and generating P&IDs using AutoCAD.
• Create specifications for fluid/gas components (valves, manifolds, regulators).
• Develop and maintain interface definitions between fluid systems and other subsystems.
• Perform component trade studies and analyze test data.
• Work with suppliers or Blue Origin groups for procurement and installation.
• Perform component verification to company standards.

Skills

Creo

Fluid systems

GD&T ASME Y14.5

Engineering drawings

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

P&ID drawings

Job description

Application close date:

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We're working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin's Blue Moon landers and related products. To further Blue Origin's mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface.

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We're working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

A successful candidate will understand fluid systems, fluid dynamics, and compressible and incompressible flow for space vehicles.

The position will work under a senior engineer accountable for the helium system within the Gas and Thrusters (G&T) team on our Transfer Stage Vehicle. You will be responsible for design of the components and sub-assembly systems for the helium subsystem. Our team will size, select materials, and analyze components for structural integrity due to pressure, vibration, fracture, fatigue, etc.

Bring your technical expertise, leadership skills, and dedication to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Fluids sub-assembly design and development, designing parts and assemblies in CAD (Creo preferred).
• Analyze custom components for fluid, thermal, and structural applications.
• Interpreting and generating Piping and instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) using AutoCAD.
• Create specifications for fluid/gas components i.e., solenoid valves, directional valves, manifolds, regulators, pressure vessels, and instrumentation.
• Develop and maintain interface definitions between fluid systems and other vehicle subsystems.
• Perform component trade studies and analyze test data.
• Work with suppliers or Blue Origin groups to identify components and support procurement, fabrication, and installation.
• Perform component verification of internally and externally sourced components to company standards.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience in 3D CAD programs (Creo preferred).
• 2+ years of proven experience in the design of aerospace fluid or mechanical systems.
• Knowledge and experience with gas systems.
• Proficiency in crafting engineering drawings with GD&T (ASME Y14.5).
• Experience performing flow and pressure calculations as well as structural and thermal analysis of fluid systems.
• Proven understand of fluid components such as valves, tubing, and pressurized hardware.
• Develop and maintain interface definitions between the vehicle and subsystems. Knowledge of standard installation and fabrication methods of fluid systems (tube stock, fittings, connections, fasteners, welding, etc.)
• Excellent verbal, written, and graphical communications skills
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related engineering field
• Hands-on experience building and testing mechanical assemblies or pressurized components/systems

Base Pay Range for:

WA applicants is $99,201.00 - $138,880.35

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

Don't meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blue's Standard Background Check
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle W