Lead Fluid Valve Systems Engineer for Spaceflight

blueorigin; Seattle (WA); In loco; USD 170.000 - 237.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Stock options

Paid time off

Descrizione del lavoro

Blue Origin in Seattle, WA is seeking a senior valve engineering Lead to design flight-critical valve assemblies for the New Glenn program. You will direct technical design, analysis, verification, and interface management across a full product lifecycle.

The role requires deep expertise in cryogenic seals, actuation, and fluid dynamics, plus proven leadership, collaboration with suppliers, and a passion for safe human spaceflight.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related field.
• 12+ years of proven experience designing fluid, mechanical, or electro-mechanical systems for aerospace or similar high-reliability applications.
• Proven track record serving as a Lead Engineer, Responsible Engineer (RE), or Technical Authority for delivered flight hardware.
• Deep expertise in valve actuation, dynamic/static sealing (including cryogenic and high-pressure regimes), and fluid transient behavior (water hammer, cavitation).
• Demonstrated experience leading root-cause failure investigations (RCCA/FRB) and qualification test campaigns (vibration, thermal vacuum, life cycle, proof/burst).
• Advanced proficiency in 3D CAD software (Creo preferred), Finite Element Analysis (FEA) tools (ANSYS preferred), and engineering drawings with GD&;T per ASME Y14.5 standards.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with a track record of building trust and fostering professional collaboration.
• Passion for advancing safe human spaceflight and alignment with Blue Origin’s mission.

Mansioni

• Serve as the technical lead and design authority for flight-critical valve assemblies and fluid components throughout the full product lifecycle, from defining requirements and interfaces through conceptual and detailed design, development, assembly, verification, qualification testing, operation, manufacturing support, and post-flight serviceability.
• Architect and analyze complex valve mechanisms, including sizing, material selection, seal design, fluid dynamics, thermal-structural response, and oxygen/cryogen compatibility to ensure performance under pressure, vibration, temperature, and mechanical loads.
• Lead multidisciplinary team through fabrication, installation, and testing of flight hardware, working closely with suppliers and support organizations and formal engineering milestones and sign off on key deliverables.
• Drive integrated project delivery, defining the technical baseline, milestone schedules, verification matrices, and risk burndown plans.
• Lead anomaly investigations, MRB disposition, and RCCA for test and flight hardware failures.
• Mentor and develop junior and mid-level engineers, fostering a culture of technical rigor, safety, and operational excellence.
• Define design standards, review checklists, and qualification methodologies for the valve engineering group.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Technical authority

Root-cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering

Master’s degree (preferred)

Strumenti

Creo

ANSYS

GD&T (ASME Y14.5)

Descrizione del lavoro

Blue Origin in Seattle, WA is seeking a senior valve engineering Lead to design flight-critical valve assemblies for the New Glenn program. You will direct technical design, analysis, verification, and interface management across a full product lifecycle.

The role requires deep expertise in cryogenic seals, actuation, and fluid dynamics, plus proven leadership, collaboration with suppliers, and a passion for safe human spaceflight.