Senior Fluids Design Engineer – Aerospace Systems

Blue Origin; Washington; On-site; USD 145,000 - 203,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Stock options

Paid time off

Education support program

Job summary

Blue Origin seeks a Sr Fluids Engineer to design, analyze, and test fluid systems for aerospace vehicles, including pneumatic, cryogenic, and thermal control systems. You will model fluid behavior, run experiments, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate systems into launch vehicles.

Minimum qualifications include a four-year engineering degree and 8+ years of experience, with Creo and ANSYS proficiency.

Qualifications

• Four-year aerospace or mechanical engineering degree (or similar discipline).
• 8+ 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 aerospace vehicles.
• 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

Fluid systems design

P&IDs

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Education

Aerospace or mechanical engineering degree

Tools

Creo

ANSYS

Job description

Blue Origin seeks a Sr Fluids Engineer to design, analyze, and test fluid systems for aerospace vehicles, including pneumatic, cryogenic, and thermal control systems. You will model fluid behavior, run experiments, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate systems into launch vehicles.

Minimum qualifications include a four-year engineering degree and 8+ years of experience, with Creo and ANSYS proficiency.