Fluids Valve Design Engineer Mid Career– Lunar Transportation

Blue Origin LLC; Washington; On-site; USD 121,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off and holidays

Education Support Program

Stock options

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC in Washington is seeking a Valve Responsible Engineer to own valve designs end-to-end from requirements to flight hardware. You will model components in Creo, apply GD&T, and coordinate testing and supplier work for cryogenic and propellant services.

You will perform first-order analyses, size components, and support tests while mentoring junior engineers in a collaborative, safety-focused culture at Blue Origin.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
• 4+ years of valve or mechanical/fluids component design experience.
• Knowledge of propulsion and fluid system components for cryogenic/propellant service.
• Creo (or similar CAD) for part/assembly modeling; GD&T on drawings.
• Familiarity with ANSYS or Thermal Desktop for analysis.
• Ability to define tests, execute, and analyze data.

Responsibilities

• Own valve designs end-to-end: requirements, interfaces, drawings, tests.
• Perform structural, thermal, and flow analyses; coordinate with analysts.
• Size components, select materials, evaluate performance under loads.
• Create manufacturable drawings with GD&T per ASME Y14.5.
• Model valves and interfaces in Creo within flight assembly.
• Coordinate with suppliers, fabrication, and flight hardware delivery.
• Support development/qualification tests; analyze data and iterate.
• Mentor junior engineers and participate in peer reviews.

Skills

Creo modeling

GD&T

ANSYS/CFD

Test planning

Mentoring

Education

B.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Creo

ANSYS

Thermal Desktop

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.

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
• 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

• 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.

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Blue Origin was founded with a vision to enable a future where millions of people are living and working in space to benefit Earth. In order to preserve Earth, Blue Origin believes in the need to enable humanity to expand, explore, find new energy and material resources, and move industries that stress Earth into space. Blue Origin believes it has an important role in building a road to space and lowering the cost of getting there. At Blue Origin, we’re working on this today by developing fully reusable launch vehicles and systems that are safe, reliable and affordable. Every launch vehicle is designed for human spaceflight from the beginning and able to ferry payloads to space.

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