Senior Fluids Design Engineer – Aerospace Systems

blueorigin; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 121,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation provided

Up to 25% travel

Technical assessment

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a fluids systems engineer to design, analyze, and integrate pressurized fluid systems for spaceflight hardware. You will develop models, run experiments, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure safe, repeatable spaceflight.

The role requires a 4-year engineering degree, 5+ years in a similar role, and proficiency with Creo and FEA tools. Willingness to relocate and 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.
• Knowledge of typical use, constraints, and specification of fluid components in tubing and piping systems (valves, regulators, pumps).
• Demonstrated 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 vehicle structure.
• Prepare technical documentation and present findings to stakeholders.
• Participate in design reviews and provide input for continuous improvement.
• Manage vendor relations, scheduling, and budget tracking.
• Author component specifications and manage suppliers through design and delivery of flight hardware.

Skills

Fluids & Thermal

P&ID Knowledge

Creo CAD

FEA ANSYS

Cross-functional

PM Skills

Education

B.S. Aerospace or Mechanical Eng

Tools

Creo

ANSYS

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking a fluids systems engineer to design, analyze, and integrate pressurized fluid systems for spaceflight hardware. You will develop models, run experiments, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure safe, repeatable spaceflight.

The role requires a 4-year engineering degree, 5+ years in a similar role, and proficiency with Creo and FEA tools. Willingness to relocate and travel up to 25% is expected.