Fluids Valve Design Engineer - Lunar Transportation

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental & Vision

401(k) match

Stock options

PTO & holidays

Education support

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking an experienced valve designer for the Lunar Permanence team in Seattle. You will own components from requirements through verification, performing design analyses and CAD modeling, and coordinating with suppliers to deliver flight hardware.

Qualifications include a B.S. in Mechanical/Aerospace and 6+ years in valve or fluids component design, with CREO, GD&T, ANSYS, and Thermal Desktop proficiency. US citizenship or equivalent is required.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related field.
• 6+ years in valve and/or mechanical+fluids component design.
• Knowledge of propulsion and fluid system components (valves, regulators, pumps).
• Experience designing parts in CREO.
• Ability to apply GD&T for manufacturable, high performing drawings.
• Experience with design analysis tools such as ANSYS and Thermal Desktop.
• Ability to define and support testing, data analysis and iterate designs.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident or eligible for asylum/refugee status.

Responsibilities

• Design next-generation valves for the Lunar program through full lifecycle.
• Model valves, propulsion elements, sensors in CAD; size components.
• Select materials and analyze flow, pressure, vibration, thermal loads.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to procure and install flight hardware.
• Perform first-order analyses to verify designs.

Skills

Mechanical design

Valve design

Fluids systems

CREO CAD

GD&T

ANSYS

Thermal Desktop

Testing & data analysis

Team collaboration

US citizenship

Education

B.S. in Mechanical/Aerospace

Advanced Engineering degree

Tools

CREO CAD

ANSYS

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.

We are collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly shape the history of space exploration and requires a dedication to safe, repeatable spaceflight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and advancing Blue Origin's vision of millions of people living and working in space.

This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin's Blue Moon lander product lines. We are building sustainable infrastructure to transport crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface in support of that mission.

As part of a team of engineers, technicians, and specialists, you will design next-generation valves for the Lunar program. You will own components through the full lifecycle - from requirements definition and conceptual design through detailed design, development, assembly, verification, and operation. This includes performing first-order analyses to verify designs, modeling valves, propulsion elements, sensors, piping, and other hardware in CAD, and sizing components and selecting materials to analyze flow and structural integrity under pressure, vibration, thermal, and mechanical loads. You will also work with suppliers and internal teams to procure, fabricate, and install flight hardware.

Bring your technical expertise and commitment to quality to help enable safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission is required.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related field
• 6+ years of experience in valve and or mechanical+fluids component design
• Knowledge of propulsion and fluid system components (i.e. valves, regulators and pumps for cryogenics, propellants, and other fluids)
• Experience designing parts in CREO
• Ability to apply GD&T to create manufacturable, high performing component drawings
• Experience using design analysis tools such as ANSYS and Thermal Desktop to evaluate the performance of your designs
• Ability to define and support testing of your design, conduct data analysis and iterate your design
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships.
• 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.

Desired

• Advanced Engineering degree
• Experience with static and non-linear FEA analysis (ANSYS)
• Experience with CFD
• Knowledge of ASME Y14.5 geometric dimensioning and tolerance

Base Pay Range For

CA applicants is $121,023.00 - $169,432.20 WA applicants is $121,023.00 - $169,432.20

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. For more information on "Know Your Rights," please see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

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