Senior Fluid Systems Engineer – Space Launch

Blue Origin; Van Horn (TX); On-site; USD 90,934 - 138,880; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid parental leave

Short and long-term disability

401(k) with company match

Education support program

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking an engineer to lead the design, development, manufacture, and testing of fluid systems for the 4-Engine second stage of the New Glenn rocket. You will engage in conceptual design, requirements, thermo-fluid modeling, and test activities.

You will support ground testing, test readiness, and upgrades to test stands, driving reliability and quality while interfacing with multiple teams in a hands-on environment on-site in Van Horn, TX.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering.
• 3+ years of professional engineering experience with complex fluid systems.
• Experience with spacecraft or launch vehicle fluid system component design.
• Experience with aerospace fluid systems components and hardware.
• Solid understanding of valves, tubing, pressurized hardware, seals, fittings.
• Proficiency in GD&T per ASME Y14.5.
• Knowledge of fabrication, integration, and quality control of tubes/piping and welded hardware.
• Working knowledge of material properties and treatments.
• Experience diagnosing and fixing fluids hardware.
• Ability to use test instrumentation and control components.
• Experience with production or qualification testing.
• Ability to earn trust and contribute to an inclusive culture.
• U.S. citizen or eligible to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Design fluid component hardware to meet cost, performance, and schedule constraints.
• Design and route complex fluid subsystems (pressurization, pneumatics, propellant utilization).
• Create and own development, acceptance, and qualification test activities for hardware.
• Work with fluid components (valves, regulators, pressure vessels, instrumentation).
• Coordinate with other groups to ensure systems work together and manage risk.
• Perform CAD modeling and FEA analysis; adhere to ASME Y14.5 GD&T standards.
• Coordinate test readiness, fixturing design, materials procurement, and test setup.
• Work independently to develop solutions and improvements.

Skills

Problem solving

Project management

Risk management

Team collaboration

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical/aerospace engineering

Tools

Creo (Pro/E)

ANSYS

GD&T ASME Y14.5

Pro/E Piping

LabVIEW / MATLAB

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking an engineer to lead the design, development, manufacture, and testing of fluid systems for the 4-Engine second stage of the New Glenn rocket. You will engage in conceptual design, requirements, thermo-fluid modeling, and test activities.

You will support ground testing, test readiness, and upgrades to test stands, driving reliability and quality while interfacing with multiple teams in a hands-on environment on-site in Van Horn, TX.