Lunar Cryogenic Fluid Systems Engineer II

Blue Origin; Merritt Island (FL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Stock options

401(k) with company match

Education support program

Paid time off

Job summary

Blue Origin on Merritt Island seeks a proven leader to coordinate design, test, and production support for cryogenic helium systems in lunar vehicles and upper-stage launch hardware. You will operate in a high-rate production setting, driving system integration, test programs, and mission support with a focus on reliability and safety.

The role requires expertise in propulsion and fluid components, FEA, and 3D CAD design, plus collaboration with manufacturing to enable robust manufacturing

Qualifications

• B.S. in mechanical or aerospace engineering or related field.
• Proven experience with spacecraft/launch vehicle fluid system design, analysis, or test.
• Knowledge of propulsion and fluid components (tanks, valves, fittings).

Responsibilities

• Design, procure, and produce cryogenic helium subsystems and components.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure system interoperability and manage risk.
• Drive manufacturability and implement upgrades from RCAs, testing, and cost-reduction opportunities.
• Collaborate with manufacturing to develop work instructions and disposition nonconformances.
• Build and manage project plans with cost, schedule, and risk control.
• Oversee testing, verification, and data analysis for qualification and hardware acceptance.

Skills

Spacecraft fluids

FEA (ANSYS)

Creo CAD

GD&T (ASME Y14.5)

Design for manufacturability

Education

B.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Advanced degree (M.S./Ph.D.)

Tools

Creo CAD

ANSYS Mechanical

Job description

Blue Origin on Merritt Island seeks a proven leader to coordinate design, test, and production support for cryogenic helium systems in lunar vehicles and upper-stage launch hardware. You will operate in a high-rate production setting, driving system integration, test programs, and mission support with a focus on reliability and safety.

The role requires expertise in propulsion and fluid components, FEA, and 3D CAD design, plus collaboration with manufacturing to enable robust manufacturing