Senior Fluids and Propulsion Responsible Engineer – Lunar Permanence

Blue Origin; Huntsville (AL); Vor Ort; USD 140.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Blue Origin LLC seeks a senior engineer to lead fluids sub-assembly design for the helium subsystem on a Lunar Vehicle. You will size, select materials, create P&IDs in AutoCAD, and drive procurement and installation efforts.

Requirements include a bachelor’s in mechanical or aerospace engineering and 8+ years in aerospace fluid systems, with CAD experience (Creo) and GD&T proficiency. U.S. citizenship or residency is required.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering is required.
• 8+ years of proven experience in aerospace fluid or mechanical systems design.
• Experience with 3D CAD programs (Creo preferred).
• Knowledge of gas systems and interface definitions between fluid systems and subsystems.
• Proficiency with GD&T (ASME Y14.5) and engineering drawings.

Aufgaben

• Fluids sub-assembly design and development including procurement of components and CAD modeling.
• Design and specification creation for fluid/gas components (valves, manifolds, regulators, instrumentation).
• Develop and maintain interface definitions between fluid systems and subsystems.
• Design and analyze custom components for fluid, thermal, and structural applications.
• Perform component verification to company standards and support procurement/ fabrication.

Kenntnisse

Fluid systems design

Fluid dynamics

Flow & pressure calculations

GD&T knowledge

3D CAD (Creo)

P&ID interpretation

Mechanical analysis

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering

Tools

Creo CAD

AutoCAD

Jobbeschreibung

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 is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin’s Blue Moon landers and related products. To further Blue Origin's mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface.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! A successful candidate will understand fluid systems, fluid dynamics, and compressible and incompressible flow for space vehicles. The position will work under a senior engineer accountable for the helium system within the Gas and Thrusters (G&T) team for a Lunar Vehicle. You will be responsible for design, analyses, procurement, installation, and test of the components and sub-assembly systems for the helium subsystem. The position will be responsible for valves, bottles, filters, sensors, piping and other fluids equipment for this portion of the helium subsystem. Our team will size, select materials, and analyze components for structural integrity due to pressure, vibration, fracture, fatigue, etc. You will work with suppliers or Blue Origin groups to identify components and support procurement, fabrication, and installation. You will also manage the project plan for various hardware including cost and schedule for your sub-assembly. The position will work directly on our Transfer Stage Vehicle and will be on the ground floor of our operations and buildup at our Rocket Park Facility in Florida. Bring your technical expertise, leadership skills, and dedication to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required! **Responsibilities include but are not limited to:*** Fluids sub-assembly design and development, including developing specification and procurement of components, designing parts and assemblies in CAD (Creo preferred), performing trade studies, and analysis of test data. Interpreting and generating Piping and instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) using AutoCAD.* Design and/or create specifications for fluid/gas components i.e., solenoid valves, directional valves, manifolds, regulators, pressure vessels, and instrumentation.* Develop and maintain interface definitions between fluid systems and other vehicle subsystems.* Design and analyze custom components for fluid, thermal, and structural applications.* Perform component verification of internally and externally sourced components to company standards. **Minimum Qualifications*** Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or equivalent.* 8+ years of proven experience in the design of aerospace fluid or mechanical systems.* Experience in 3D CAD programs (Creo preferred)* Knowledge and experience with gas systems* Proficiency in crafting engineering drawings with GD&T (ASME Y14.5).* Experience performing flow and pressure calculations as well as structural and thermal analysis of fluid systems.* Proven understand of fluid components such as valves, tubing, and pressurized hardware.* Hands-on experience building and testing mechanical assemblies or pressurized components/systems* Develop and maintain interface definitions between the vehicle and subsystems.* Knowledge of standard installation and fabrication methods of fluid systems (tube stock, fittings, connections, fasteners, welding, etc.)* Excellent verbal, written, and graphical communications skills* 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. **Preferred Qualifications*** Advanced degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related engineering field* Hands-on experience building and testing mechanical assemblies or pressurized components/systems