Principal Fluids Engineer

Blue Origin; Merritt Island (FL); On-site; USD 190,458 - 266,641; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Stock options for employees

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a skilled engineer for fluid systems design for the New Glenn launch vehicle in Merritt Island, Florida. The ideal candidate must have a BS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and at least 15 years of experience in fluid or thermodynamic analysis.

This role involves supporting fluid model development and verification, ensuring all configurations and documentation are maintained. The position offers a unique opportunity to be part of a team operating a cutting-edge launch vehicle.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in fluids or thermodynamic analysis.
• Experience analyzing booster and upper stage of rocket systems.
• Experience reviewing and critiquing models developed by junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Support development and verification of fluid models for New Glenn.
• Responsible for configuration development and detailed design.
• Own documentation and maintenance of analysis inputs and results.

Skills

Fluid modeling tools

Thermodynamic analysis

MATLAB or similar scripting

Education

BS degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

SINDA/FLINT

Thermal Desktop

FloCAD

CREO

Job description

Overview

This role supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration, heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low-Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar, and beyond.

As part of a small, hard-working, and accomplished team of experts, you will support all aspects of fluid systems design for the New Glenn launch vehicle. You will share in the team's impact on the systems from early conceptual design and configuration through flight operations and sustaining engineering. The responsibilities of this position will be analysis intensive, supporting development and verification of component and vehicle-level fluid models. You will help develop fluid and thermal loads derived from CFD, first principles, literature, and/or experiment. You will be responsible for configuration development, detailed design, and verification activities. You will own the documentation and maintenance of analysis inputs, models, and results in reports and data books.

Qualifications

• Minimum of BS degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
• 15 or more years of experience in the fields of fluids or thermodynamic analysis
• Demonstrated expertise with one or more fluid modeling tools is required: i.e. SINDA/FLINT, Thermal Desktop
• Knowledge of MATLAB or similar scripting tools
• Experience analyzing booster and upper stage of rocket systems
• Experience reviewing and critiquing models and results developed by junior engineers

Desired Qualifications

• 20 or more years of experience and an MS or PhD degree
• Experience with FloCAD
• Experience analyzing cryogenic fluid systems
• Experience with commercial CFD for fluid systems
• Knowledge in the use of 3D CAD tools (CREO is preferred)

Compensation

CO applicants: $190,458.00 - $266,641.20 ; WA applicants: $194,121.00 - $271,768.35

Other site ranges may differ.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match 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.

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 (CDL drivers only), 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Accommodation

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated workforce. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin's affirmative action plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and or interview process, please contact us at [e-mail]. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.