Fluids Systems Liaison Engineer

Blue Origin; Merritt Island (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Stock options

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a hands-on Fluid Systems Engineer to support production of GS2 Fluids hardware on the Merritt Island site. You will own issue resolution, drive root-cause analysis, and coordinate with design, manufacturing, and quality teams to protect configuration and improve yield.

Responsibilities include line support during critical operations, implementing ECRs/ECOs, and providing guidance to junior engineers.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related engineering field.
• 4+ years of experience in production, manufacturing, test, or development of fluid systems.
• Hands-on experience resolving nonconformances on the shop floor.
• Familiar with pressure systems, leak/pressure testing, and cleanliness for critical hardware.
• Experience with CAD/PLM tools (CREO, Windchill) and Jira/MES/MRP.
• Ability to interpret drawings and tests into production instructions.
• Proven ability to disposition nonconformances and repairs in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication; cross-functional collaboration.
• Willingness to work on-site full-time and cover off-shift/weekends as needed.
• U.S. citizenship or eligible status.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary engineering liaison between GS2 Fluids design and production on plumbing, valves, feed systems, pressurization, and pneumatics.
• Own MRB disposition of nonconformances for GS2 Fluids hardware with design engineers.
• Lead triage, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions for build issues and test anomalies.
• Support daily production operations; respond to line stops, triage defects, and maintain schedule.
• Coordinate Engineering Change Requests for GS2 Fluids components and routings.
• Analyze production defects and test escapes; drive systemic improvements to reduce rework and risk.
• Provide onsite engineering support during leaks, pressure tests, propellant handling, and vehicle integration.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain and suppliers on build issues and deviations.
• Contribute to design-for-manufacture/test feedback for GS2 Fluids iterations.
• Prepare readiness reviews and anomaly boards with clear technical content.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Problem-solving

On-floor engineering support

Clear communication

Education

B.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace engineering

Tools

CREO

Windchill

Jira

MES/MRP

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking a hands-on Fluid Systems Engineer to support production of GS2 Fluids hardware on the Merritt Island site. You will own issue resolution, drive root-cause analysis, and coordinate with design, manufacturing, and quality teams to protect configuration and improve yield.

Responsibilities include line support during critical operations, implementing ECRs/ECOs, and providing guidance to junior engineers.