Lead Fuel Cell Mechanical Design Engineer – Lunar Power

Blue Origin LLC; Seattle, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 121,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Stock options

Job summary

Blue Origin seeks an aerospace mechanical engineer to own the complete life cycle of fluid-handling, thermal, mechanical, and structural components within the integrated fuel cell assembly for lunar propulsion systems.

You will drive requirements, perform analyses, and collaborate with suppliers and subsystems to ensure rigorous documentation and robust flight hardware. Leadership and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• BS degree in a technical field with aerospace experience.
• Hands-on experience with CAD modeling and PLM systems.
• Familiarity with P&IDs, GD&T, and fluid/thermal analysis.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze fluid-handling, thermal, mechanical, and secondary structure components within the fuel cell assembly.
• Define requirements and drive design decisions to meet mission objectives while balancing cost and risk.
• Perform CAD, CFD, and thermal analyses; document components and assemblies.
• Collaborate with vehicle subsystems and suppliers to procure flight hardware.
• Develop test plans and manage qualification testing; communicate status and risks clearly.
• Mentor engineers and participate in technical peer reviews.

Skills

3D CAD

P&ID knowledge

ASME Y14.5 GD&T

Thermal design

Fluid design

Cross-team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Physics

Master of Science (preferred)

Tools

Creo

Windchill

Job description

Blue Origin seeks an aerospace mechanical engineer to own the complete life cycle of fluid-handling, thermal, mechanical, and structural components within the integrated fuel cell assembly for lunar propulsion systems.

You will drive requirements, perform analyses, and collaborate with suppliers and subsystems to ensure rigorous documentation and robust flight hardware. Leadership and communication are essential.