Senior Fluid Systems Engineer Spaceflight

Blue Origin; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Stock Options

Paid Time Off

401(k) with company match

Education Support Program

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking an experienced engineer to design, analyze, and integrate fluid systems for aerospace applications. You will develop pressurized fluid systems from concept through production, including tube routing, component selection, and safety analysis for flight hardware.

The role emphasizes fluids/thermal systems expertise, collaboration across disciplines, and active participation in design reviews and documentation. Relocation is provided; travel up to 25% is expected.

Qualifications

• Four-year aerospace or mechanical engineering degree (or similar discipline).
• 5+ years of experience in a similar role.
• Experience with solid modelling, piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), and configuration control of engineering and documentation.
• Experience understanding fabrication and installation drawings.
• Knowledge of standard components, installation, and fabrication methods of piping systems (pipe stock, fittings, connections, valves, fasteners, structural members, fittings, welding, etc.).
• Knowledge of typical use, constraints, and specification of fluid components typical in tubing and piping systems (valves, regulators, pumps, etc.).
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with teams composed of multiple roles and disciplines to achieve a common goal.
• Knowledge of 3D CAD programs (Creo preferred) and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) programs (ANSYS Preferred)

Responsibilities

• Design, analyze, and test fluid systems including pneumatic, cryogenic, thermal, and environmental control systems.
• Develop and validate models of fluid systems using relevant software tools.
• Conduct experiments and analyze data to understand system and component performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate fluid systems into vehicle structure.
• Prepare technical documentation and present findings to stakeholders.
• Participate in design reviews and provide technical input for continuous improvement.
• Good project management skills are vital, including vendor management, scheduling, and budget tracking.
• Author component specifications and manage suppliers through design, development, qualification and delivery of flight hardware.

Skills

Fluids & thermal systems

Team collaboration

Project management

P&ID interpretation

Education

Four-year aerospace or mechanical engineering degree

Tools

Creo

ANSYS

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking an experienced engineer to design, analyze, and integrate fluid systems for aerospace applications. You will develop pressurized fluid systems from concept through production, including tube routing, component selection, and safety analysis for flight hardware.

The role emphasizes fluids/thermal systems expertise, collaboration across disciplines, and active participation in design reviews and documentation. Relocation is provided; travel up to 25% is expected.