Liquid System Responsible Engineer III — Cryogenic DFM

Blue Origin LLC; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) with company match

Stock options

Paid time off

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC is seeking a Liquid Systems Responsible Engineer III for cryogenic propellant management hardware across multiple sites. The role blends design support with manufacturing engineering, emphasizing DFM, fabrication, verification, and process documentation.

You will work on propulsion-related fluid hardware, coordinate with suppliers, and help ensure manufacturability and quality per AS9100 standards in a fast-paced spaceflight environment.

Qualifications

• BS in aerospace, mechanical, manufacturing engineering, physics or related field.
• 5+ years in cryogenic fluids and mechanical systems, or manufacturing/industrial engineering.
• Experience supporting development, integration or certification of aerospace systems for flight.
• Hands-on with fluid/gas components: valves, manifolds, regulators, vessels, instrumentation.
• Experience translating requirements into manufacturing processes and providing DFM/DFA input.
• Experience with cryogenic fluid management techniques and technologies.
• Clear, English-language work instructions and manufacturing documentation.

Responsibilities

• Support hardware ownership of cryogenic propellant management components, contributing to requirements, design and verification.
• Work on subsystems within the Zero-g Propellant Management IPT and escalate complex issues.
• Support trade studies, component design/integration, analysis, and supplier interface for fluid hardware.
• Track procurements and dependencies to support schedules.
• Participate in technical meetings on cryogenic hardware development.
• Support DFM/DFA/DFT reviews and flag manufacturability concerns during design phases.
• Translate engineering requirements into manufacturing processes for fabrication, assembly, cleaning and testing.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing docs: work instructions, process flows, tool designs, inspection plans.
• Support root-cause analysis and MRB dispositions under guidance.

Skills

Cryogenic fluids

DFM/DFA input

Valve hardware

Manufacturing engineering

AS9100 quality

GD&T tolerance

Education

B.S. in Aerospace/Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering or related

M.S. in related field (preferred)

Tools

Creo

ANSYS

Job description

## Liquid System Responsible Engineer III — Cryogenic DFMApply: Greater Seattle Area: Space Coast, FL: Huntsville, AL: Denver, CO: Los Angeles, CA: Full time: Posted Today: R71625Application 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.This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit's Zero-g Propellant Management team, which develops cryogenic propellant management hardware for Blue Origin's Blue Moon lander product lines.We're looking for a Liquid Systems Responsible Engineer with cryogenic fluids experience and a manufacturing-oriented mindset. You'll support hardware ownership on cryogenic propellant management components while also contributing directly to how that hardware is fabricated, assembled, and qualified for production. This role splits time between technical hardware support (requirements, design reviews, supplier coordination, verification) and manufacturing engineering (DFM/DFA input, process documentation, shop floor troubleshooting, non-conformance support) — working under senior engineer/lead guidance on more complex or ambiguous problems, with growing independence on well-defined scope.**Special Mentions*** Relocation provided* Travel expected up to 25% of the time**Responsibilities include but are not limited to:*** Support hardware ownership of cryogenic propellant management components — contributing to requirements definition, conceptual/detailed design, and verification activities.* Work on defined subsystems and components within the Zero-g Propellant Management IPT, escalating complex or ambiguous problems to senior engineers as needed.* Support trade studies, component design/integration, first-order analysis, and supplier interface for fluid/gas hardware (valves, manifolds, regulators, pressure vessels, instrumentation).* Track internal and external procurements and hardware dependencies to support subsystem delivery schedules.* Participate in internal and external technical exchange meetings on cryogenic hardware development.* Support DFM/DFA/DFT reviews for cryogenic hardware designs, flagging manufacturability concerns during design phases.* Help translate engineering requirements into manufacturing processes for cryogenic fluid hardware (fabrication, cleaning, welding/brazing, assembly, leak/pressure testing).* Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation: work instructions, process flow diagrams, tool designs, and inspection plans for assigned hardware.* Support root cause analysis and corrective action for manufacturing non-conformances; contribute to MRB dispositions under guidance from senior engineers.* Evaluate manufacturing methods relevant to cryogenic fluid systems (precision machining, additive manufacturing, cleaning/assembly techniques) and recommend improvements.* Participate in process FMEAs, risk assessments, and validation activities for new production tooling/lines as hardware scales.* Ensure manufacturing processes align with AS9100/ISO 9001 quality and safety standards.* Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain to identify efficiency and cost reduction opportunities.**Minimum Qualifications*** B.S. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Physics, or related technical field.* 5+ years of experience in cryogenic fluids and mechanical systems/components, and/or in a manufacturing, industrial, or process engineering role.* Experience supporting the development, integration, or certification of aerospace systems for flight.* Hands-on experience with fluid/gas components: solenoid valves, directional valves, manifolds, regulators, pressure vessels, and instrumentation.* Experience contributing to DFM/DFA input on hardware designs and translating requirements into manufacturing processes.* Experience with Cryogenic Fluid Management techniques and technologies.* Experience creating clear, English-language work instructions and manufacturing documentation.* Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment spanning both design support and shop floor execution.* Strong verbal, written, and graphical communication skills.* 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.**Preferred Qualifications*** M.S. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.* Human-rated space vehicle experience.* Experience with upper stages, spacecraft, or lunar/deep space hardware.* Exposure to the full life cycle of a propulsion or fluid system.* Experience in high-rate assembly lines for aerospace and/or automotive production.* Specialty commodity/process experience: fluids fabrication, precision machining, welding/brazing, harness fabrication, or composite fabrication.* Working knowledge of GD&T and tolerance stack-up analysis.* Experience with Bill-of-Materials development and BOM reconciliation.* Knowledge of Lean manufacturing practices and principles.* Experience with AS9100 quality standards.* Familiarity with 3D CAD (Creo preferred) and FEA tools (ANSYS preferred).### Base Pay Range for:CA applicants is $121,023.00 - $169,432.20CO applicants is $110,938.00 - $155,312.85WA 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*** 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.