Principal Fluids Engineer

Blue Origin LLC; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 194,121 - 271,768; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid parental leave

401(k) with company match

Stock options for regular employees

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC is seeking a Principal Fluids Engineer to join their team in Seattle, advancing the design and operation of the New Glenn launch vehicle. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience in fluid analysis and be proficient in various fluid modeling tools, contributing to the development of safe and reusable space technologies.

This position requires a passion for space exploration and offers a competitive compensation package, including stock options and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years of experience in fluids or thermodynamic analysis.
• Expertise with fluid modeling tools is required.
• Experience analyzing booster and upper stage rocket systems.

Responsibilities

• Support fluid systems design for the New Glenn launch vehicle.
• Perform analysis for fluid and thermal loads.
• Maintain documentation of analysis inputs and results.

Skills

Fluid modeling tools (e.g., SINDA/FLUINT)

Analyzing cryogenic fluid systems

3D CAD tools (CREO)

MATLAB or similar scripting tools

Education

BS degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

MS or PhD degree (desired)

Tools

CFD tools

FloCAD

Job description

Principal Fluids EngineerSkip to main content#Principal Fluids Engineer page is loaded## Principal Fluids EngineerApplylocations: Greater Seattle Area: Space Coast, FL: Denver, COtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R65653Application 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 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. Its first stage is fully reusable, and the vehicle was designed from the beginning to be human-capable.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.We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!**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/FLUINT, 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:*** 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 Range for:CO applicants is $190,458.00 - $266,641.20WA applicants is $194,121.00 - $271,768.35**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 (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**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.