Senior Fluid Systems Engineer – CogE Lead (Spaceflight)

Blue Origin; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 111,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a Cognizant Engineer for the New Glenn upper stage to own the complete definition, design, development, cost, manufacturability, and delivery of flight hardware. You will lead testing, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure simple, low-cost designs meet fluid-system requirements.

This on-site role requires a B.S. in Mechanical/Aerospace, 5 years in aerospace propulsion or fluids, CAD (Creo), FEA (AN SYS), P&IDs, seals, bolts, and strong collaboration across

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related field.
• 5 years of experience in an aerospace propulsion or fluid subject area.
• Experience in 3D CAD programs (Creo preferred).
• Experience in Finite Element Analysis (FEA) tools to analyze pressurized systems and secondary structures (ANSYS preferred).
• Experience with analysis of flow through components or systems.
• Proven understanding of aerospace materials and treatments.
• Experience in design, fabrication and testing of components for launch vehicle or ground support systems.
• Experience generating and interpreting P&IDs.
• Knowledge of propulsion and fluid system components (i.e. valves, regulators, pressure vessels).
• Experience with the design and development of seals.
• Experience designing and analyzing bolted joints.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and give to a culture of teamwork 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.

Responsibilities

• You will ensure complete definition (requirements) of the components and/or system.
• You will guide or complete the design and analysis of your components and/or system.
• For in-house components, you will own the design and development.
• For procured components, you will work with suppliers or other Blue Origin groups to identify and procure components.
• You will lead testing and verification including development, qualification, and acceptance testing.
• You will manage the project plans including cost, schedule, and risk management to ensure timely delivery.
• You will lead the team delivering your components, including cross-functional contributors as an integral part of the team.
• You may mentor other designers, perform technical peer reviews, and or check drawings.

Skills

Creo CAD

FEA (ANSYS)

P&IDs

Seals design

Bolted joints design

Fluid systems

Aerospace materials

Education

B.S. Mechanical/Aerospace

Tools

Creo

ANSYS

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking a Cognizant Engineer for the New Glenn upper stage to own the complete definition, design, development, cost, manufacturability, and delivery of flight hardware. You will lead testing, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure simple, low-cost designs meet fluid-system requirements.

This on-site role requires a B.S. in Mechanical/Aerospace, 5 years in aerospace propulsion or fluids, CAD (Creo), FEA (AN SYS), P&IDs, seals, bolts, and strong collaboration across