Senior Fluid Systems Analyst – Space Launch

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a seasoned engineer to analyze and validate fluid systems and pressurized hardware for a range of aerospace applications. You will collaborate across teams, perform trade studies, and provide on-site technical guidance throughout design, manufacturing, and mission support.

The role emphasizes CAD/FEA proficiency (Creo/ANSYS) and hands-on testing, with a strong focus on safety, reliability, and cost optimization for spaceflight hardware.

Qualifications

• BS in engineering required.
• 4+ years of professional engineering experience with complex fluid systems or aerospace structures.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Collaborative attitude and interpersonal skills.
• Strong desire to continuously learn and improve.
• Ability to earn trust and contribute to an inclusive culture.
• Experience on aircraft or launch vehicles in areas like load path distribution and strength sizing; material selection & manufacturing techniques.
• Experience in bolted joint design and analysis.
• Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance (ASME Y14.5).
• Proficiency with industry FEM packages: ANSYS, Nastran, Abaqus, LS-DYNA, Hypermesh, Hypersizer.
• Structural design experience using CAD (Creo/Windchill) and hand calculations, plus FEA tools.

Responsibilities

• Work with pressurized hardware and fluid systems.
• Coordinate with groups to ensure systems integrate and risks are managed.
• Perform research, develop concepts, and run trade studies.
• Provide technical guidance for manufacturing, production, and integration activities.
• Collaborate with multi-functional teams on materials, processes, and suppliers for aerospace hardware.
• Plan, coordinate, conduct tests, and review test data.
• Identify opportunities for cost reductions and performance improvements.
• Interface with internal and external teams across design, manufacturing, and mission integration.
• Resolve hardware discrepancies and present technical content to stakeholders.
• Complete structural hand calculations and FEM analyses to report margins of safety.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Continuous learning

Trust building

FEM analysis

Education

Bachelor of Science in engineering

Tools

Ansys

Nastran

Abaqus

LS-DYNA

Hypermesh

Hypersizer

Creo/Windchill

ANSYS (FEA)

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking a seasoned engineer to analyze and validate fluid systems and pressurized hardware for a range of aerospace applications. You will collaborate across teams, perform trade studies, and provide on-site technical guidance throughout design, manufacturing, and mission support.

The role emphasizes CAD/FEA proficiency (Creo/ANSYS) and hands-on testing, with a strong focus on safety, reliability, and cost optimization for spaceflight hardware.