Lunar Fluid Components and Tubing, Design Engineer III- Lunar Permanence

Blue Origin; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 121,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Stock options

Education Support Program

Job summary

Blue Origin in Seattle, WA is seeking an experienced Mechanical/ Aerospace engineer to design, analyze, and build fluid systems for the MK2 Crew Lander. You will own CAD models end-to-end from concept to validation and work with manufacturing and suppliers.

The role emphasizes design for manufacturability, hands-on analysis with ANSYS, P&ID interpretation, and collaboration in a safety-focused culture.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience designing cryogenic tubes and fluid components.
• Experience generating 3D models and drawings in Creo for complex fluid hardware.
• Professional experience specifying fluid fittings and mounts.
• Experience performing the structural hand calculations and analysis with ANSYS.
• Experience interpreting P&IDs.
• Expertise in ASME Y14.5 geometric dimensioning and tolerance.
• Experience with static and non-linear FEA analysis (ANSYS).
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Generating CAD models for hypergolic and/or helium fluid system hardware
• Leading design for manufacturability efforts for fluid component assemblies
• Work with supply chain to procure hardware and manage vendor deliverables
• Define and implement supporting hardware such as heaters, instrumentation, mounts, and valves
• Performing basic structural analysis on fluid system hardware

Skills

3D modeling

FEM/FEA

P&ID interpretation

GD&T (ASME Y14.5)

Vendor management

Structural analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related field

Tools

Creo

ANSYS

Windchill

ProE/Creo

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.

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 applies engineering techniques to design, install, modify, analyze, repair and test fluid systems. Development, release, and support of engineering artifacts across the development cycle to support hardware fabrication, assembly, verification, test and operations. Implements operating procedures, resolves system malfunctions, and provide technical information. Collaborate with suppliers to deliver; customer design proposals, specifications, manuals, and other data to evaluate the feasibility, cost, and maintenance requirements of designs or applications.

You will design and build portions of the fluids & propulsion systems for the MK2 Crew Lander including tubing and mounting hardware. Your work will include full ownership of CAD models and coordinating analysis and manufacturing development efforts through the complete life cycle of the system from conceptual design, detailed design, component development, assembly, verification, and operation.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Generating CAD models for hypergolic and/or helium fluid system hardware
• Leading design for manufacturability efforts for fluid component assemblies
• Work with supply chain to procure hardware and manage vendor deliverables
• Define and implement supporting hardware such as heaters, instrumentation, mounts, and valves
• Performing basic structural analysis on fluid system hardware

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related field
• 8+ years of experience designing cryogenic tubes and fluid components
• Experience generating 3D models and drawings in Creo for complex fluid hardware
• Professional experience specifying fluid fittings and mounts
• Experience performing the structural hand calculations and analysis with tools such as ANSYS.
• Experience interpreting Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
• Expertise in ASME Y14.5 geometric dimensioning and tolerance
• Experience with static and non-linear FEA analysis (ANSYS)
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of collaboration and inclusion
• 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:

• Experience with ProEngineer/Creo, Windchill, and ProPiping
• Knowledge of standard installation and fabrication methods of metallic structures

Base Pay Range for:

CA applicants is $121,023.00 - $169,432.20 WA 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