Fluids Engineer III, Glenn Stage 2 Mid/Fwd

Blue Origin; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 121,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation provided

Travel up to 25%

Technical assessment interview

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking an experienced engineer to design and analyze pressurized fluid systems for spaceflight applications. You will develop and route components, ensure safety analyses, and generate detailed drawings for production.

Responsibilities include integrating pumps, valves, and instrumentation, conducting trade studies, and mentoring junior engineers. Strong CAD proficiency and knowledge of pressure safety principles are required, with travel up to 25% and relocation offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Aerospace Engineering or related field helpful.
• 5-10 years of design experience in fluid systems.
• Experience with pressurized and flowing fluid systems.
• Tube routing experience for complex systems.
• Component selection for fluid system applications.
• Knowledge of pressure system safety and hazard analysis.
• CAD proficiency: CREO, NX, CATIA or SolidWorks.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze pressurized and flowing fluid systems from concept through production.
• Integrate pumps, valves, fittings, and instrumentation into a broader system.
• Design and Release tube routing layouts for complex aerospace applications.
• Ensure safe design, operation, and test of pressurized/cryogenic systems.
• Perform trade studies and create drawings/specifications.
• Support integration, testing, and troubleshooting of fluid/structure systems.
• Interface with manufacturing, quality, and other engineering disciplines.
• Ensure compliance with standards for pressurized hardware and codes.
• Mentor junior engineers.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Aerospace Engineering

Tools

CREO

NX

CATIA

SolidWorks

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 supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration, heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low-Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar, and beyond. Its first stage is fully reusable, and the vehicle was designed from the beginning to be human-capable.

As part of a hardworking team of engineers, technicians, and specialists, you will design, analyze, and integrate fluid systems for aerospace applications. This role involves the development of pressurized fluid systems from concept through production, including tube routing, component selection, and pressure system structural and safety analysis for flight hardware.

• Relocation provided
• Travel expected up to 25% of the time
• Interviews will include a technical assessment

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Design and analyze pressurized and flowing fluid systems from concept through production
• Understand and integrate pumps, valves, fittings, and instrumentation into a broader system
• Design and Release tube routing layouts for complex aerospace applications
• Ensure Safe design, operation, and test of pressurized and/or cryogenic system and components, including but not limited to hazard analysis, and failure modes analysis
• Perform trade studies and create technical drawings and specifications
• Support integration, testing, and troubleshooting of fluid/structure systems
• Interface with manufacturing, quality, and other engineering disciplines
• Ensure compliance with company standards for pressurized hardware, pressure vessel codes and/or industry or company standards for pressurized hardware
• Mentor junior engineers

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field
• 5-10 years relevant design experience
• Experience with design and analysis of pressurized and flowing fluid systems
• Demonstrated experience with tube routing for complex systems
• Experience with component selection for fluid system applications
• Knowledge and application of pressure system safety principles including hazard analysis
• Proficiency with CAD software (CREO, NX, CATIA, or SolidWorks)
• 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

• Experience with cryogenic component or system design, analysis, and testing
• Experience with cryogenic fluids (LO2, LH2, He)
• Propulsion system design and integration experience
• CFD analysis using tools such as ANSYS Fluent or similar
• High-pressure gas system design (>3000 psi)
• System modeling using tools like ThermalDesktop, FluidFlow, AFT Fathom, or similar
• Knowledge and application of industry standards for pressurized hardware (AIAA S080/81, KSC-SPEC-Z-0008, ASME B31.3, or similar)
• Experience with additive manufacturing for fluid components

Base Pay Range for WA applicants is $121,023.00 - $169,432.20

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 Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.
• Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

Benefits

• Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on "Know Your Rights," please see here.

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