Senior Fluids Design Engineer – Aerospace Systems

Blue Origin; Merritt Island (FL); On-site; USD 121,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Stock options

Job summary

Blue Origin on Merritt Island seeks a Level3 Fluids Engineer to design, analyze, and test fluid systems for aerospace projects, including cryogenic and environmental control systems. You will develop models, run experiments, and collaborate with engineering teams to ensure safe, repeatable spaceflight.

The role emphasizes rigorous documentation, design reviews, and supplier management to deliver flight hardware and meet project milestones.

Qualifications

• Four-year aerospace or mechanical engineering degree (or similar discipline).
• 5+ years of experience in a similar role.
• Experience with Solid modelling, P&IDs, and configuration control of engineering and documentation.
• Experience understanding fabrication and installation drawings.
• Knowledge of piping systems components and fabrication methods.
• Knowledge of fluid components (valves, regulators, pumps, etc.).
• Ability to collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of 3D CAD (Creo preferred) and FEA (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 aerospace vehicles.
• Prepare technical documentation and present findings to stakeholders.
• Participate in design reviews and provide input for continuous improvement.
• Good project management skills, including vendor management, scheduling, and budget tracking.
• Author component specifications and manage suppliers through design and delivery of flight hardware.

Skills

Experience in fluids

Creo CAD

FEA

P&IDs

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

B.S. in aerospace/mechanical

Tools

Creo CAD

ANSYS

REFPROP

SINDA/FLUINT

Thermal Desktop

Job description

Blue Origin on Merritt Island seeks a Level3 Fluids Engineer to design, analyze, and test fluid systems for aerospace projects, including cryogenic and environmental control systems. You will develop models, run experiments, and collaborate with engineering teams to ensure safe, repeatable spaceflight.

The role emphasizes rigorous documentation, design reviews, and supplier management to deliver flight hardware and meet project milestones.