Fluids Valve Design Engineer Mid Career– Lunar Transportation

Blue Origin; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 121,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Origin seeks a Valve Responsible Engineer to own valve designs through all life cycle stages—from requirements to flight operations. You will perform analyses, model in Creo, and ensure manufacturability with GD&T per ASME Y14.5. This role works with suppliers and the propulsion/fluids team on cryogenic and high‑pressure systems.

The position requires a BS in ME or AE (MS/PhD preferred), 4+ years in valve or mechanical design, and U.S. citizenship or appropriate status.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
• MS or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
• Candidates with cryogenic/high‑pressure fluid system experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own valve designs end‑to‑end: requirements, interfaces, detailed design, drawing release, test support, anomaly resolution.
• Perform first‑order structural, thermal, and flow analyses; coordinate with analysis team for higher fidelity modeling (FEA, CFD).
• Size components, select materials, and evaluate performance under pressure, vibration, temperature, and loads.
• Create Drawings and apply GD&T per ASME Y14.5 for manufacturable hardware.
• Model valves, fittings, actuators, and interfaces in Creo within the flight vehicle assembly.
• Coordinate with suppliers, procurement, and manufacturing to source and deliver flight hardware.
• Support development and qualification testing; analyze test data and iterate designs.
• Mentor junior engineers and participate in peer reviews.

Tools

Creo

GD&T

ANYSYS Mechanical

Thermal Desktop

Job description

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.

About The Role

This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin’s Blue Moon lander product lines. To further Blue Origin’s mission of having millions of people living and working in space, we are building sustainable infrastructure for transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface. As a Valve Responsible Engineer, you will own components across their complete life cycle, from requirements definition and conceptual design through detailed design, development testing, verification, and flight operations. You will be part of a team of designing the next generation of valves for crewed lunar vehicles to enable a sustained human presence on the Moon.

Responsibilities

• Own valve designs end-to-end: requirements, interfaces, detailed design, drawing release, test support, and anomaly resolution
• Perform first-order structural, thermal, and flow analyses to verify designs; coordinate with the analysis team for higher-fidelity modeling (FEA, CFD)
• Size components, select materials, and evaluate performance under pressure, vibration, temperature, and mechanical loads
• Create Drawings and apply GD&T per ASME Y14.5 to produce manufacturable, inspectable hardware
• Model valves, fittings, actuators, and interfaces in Creo within the flight vehicle assembly
• Coordinate with suppliers, procurement, and manufacturing to source, fabricate, and deliver flight hardware
• Support development and qualification testing; analyze test data and iterate designs
• Mentor junior engineers and participate in technical peer reviews

Minimum Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
• 4+ years of experience in valve or mechanical/fluids component design
• Working knowledge of propulsion and fluid system components (valves, regulators, check valves, relief valves, actuators) for cryogenic and propellant service
• Proficiency with Creo (or equivalent parametric CAD) for part and assembly modeling
• Experience applying GD&T to component drawings
• Familiarity with design analysis tools such as ANSYS or Thermal Desktop
• Ability to define test requirements, support test execution, and conduct data analysis
• 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 Qualifications

• M.S. or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
• Experience with FEA or CFD software (ANSYS Mechanical or equivalent)
• Hands‑on experience with cryogenic or high‑pressure fluid system hardware

Base Pay Range For

CA applicants is $121,023.00 - $169,432.20 CO applicants is $110,938.00 - $155,312.85 WA applicants is $121,023.00 - $169,432.20 VA 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