Fluids Systems Engineer II

Blue Origin; Washington; On-site; USD 99,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking an engineer to support the design, development, and testing of hardware for the New Glenn second stage. You will engage in the full design cycle, from trade studies to qualification, to enable safe human spaceflight and scalable launch rates.

The role requires a B.S. in engineering, CAD experience, and solid fundamentals in thermodynamics, heat transfer, and mechanics. U.S. citizenship or eligible status is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a B.S. degree in engineering.
• Demonstrated experience with CAD and engineering drawings.
• Strong application of thermodynamics, heat transfer, solid mechanics, and fluid mechanics.

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 and scale toward launch rate targets.

Skills

First principles thermodynamics

Heat transfer

Solid mechanics

Fluid mechanics

Teamwork & inclusion

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

CAD

Data acquisition systems

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.

In this role you will be supporting the design, development, and testing of hardware for the New Glenn second stage (2E) as part of our Product Engineering Test Programs team! You will engage in all levels of the design cycle including trade studies and conceptual design, requirements definition, structural layout and analysis, integration, test and mission support. You will use creative thinking and novel manufacturing solutions to solve complex problems across various second stage subsystems which include fluid systems, high pressure gas, cryogenic propellants, post combustion products, and highly stressed structural hardware.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• While possessing all the listed skills is beneficial, we value a hunger to learn and master your craft above all. If you share our commitment to excellence and are driven towards mastery, we invite you to join our team.
• 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of fabrication, integration processes, and quality control relative to tubes/piping, machined components, and launch vehicle assemblies
• Working knowledge of cryogenic material properties and testing
• Experience with data acquisition systems
• Working knowledge of fluid and propulsion components (i.e., linear actuators, hydraulics, solenoid valves, pneumatic valves, regulators, pumps, instrumentation, etc.)
• Demonstrated experience with spacecraft or launch vehicle subsystem design and analysis
• Demonstrated experience with fluid or structural component design and analysis
• Demonstrated experience with component or system level testing

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 Moto