Senior Fluids Liaison Engineer for Space Launch

Blue Origin; Florida; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Stock options

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking an experienced on-site Fluid Systems Engineer to support GS2 Fluids on the production floor. You will own MRB dispositions, perform triage and CA actions, and drive improvements across the build, test, and qualification processes for a heavy-lift launch vehicle.

The role demands hands-on shop-floor experience, strong CAD/PLM skills, and the ability to collaborate with design, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams to maintain schedule, safety, and quality.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related engineering field.
• 8+ years of relevant experience in production, manufacturing, test, or development of fluid systems (aerospace, automotive, energy, or similar).
• Hands-on experience on the shop floor resolving nonconformances for complex assemblies.
• Familiarity with pressure systems, leak/pressure testing, and cleanliness requirements for flight or safety-critical hardware.
• Experience with CAD and PDM/PLM tools (e.g. CREO, Windchill) and enterprise tracking tools (e.g., Jira, MES/MRP).
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and test procedures and translate them into production instructions.
• Disosition nonconformances and repairs in a fast-paced production environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; cross-functional teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary engineering liaison between GS2 Fluids design and production for plumbing, valves, feed systems, pressurization, and pneumatics on the production floor, coordinating across design, manufacturing, quality, test, and operations.
• Own the Material Review Board (MRB) disposition of nonconformances production issues for GS2 Fluids hardware in partnership with responsible design engineers.
• Lead triage, root cause analysis, and corrective actions for build issues, escapes, and test anomalies affecting GS2 Fluids Systems.
• Support daily production operations: respond to line stop issues, triage defects, review test data, and clear blockers to maintain- schedule while protecting safety and quality.
• Coordinate with design owners to implement Engineering Change Requests (ECRs/ECOs) for GS2 Fluids components and routings; Provide feedback to improve drawings, models, instructions, and specifications.
• Analyze and monitor production defects and test escapes to identify trends; drive systemic improvements to reduce rework, scrap, cycle time, and risk.
• Provide onsite engineering support during critical operations such as leak checks, pressure tests, propellant handling interfaces, vehicle integration, and stage-level testing.
• Partner with Supply Chain and suppliers on build issues, hardware deviations, and qualification/acceptance test gaps for valves, regulators, lines, and other fluid components.
• Contribute to design-for-manufacture and design-for-test feedback for future GS2 Fluids iterations and rate-readiness campaigns.
• Support readiness reviews, RCCAs, and anomaly boards by preparing and presenting clear technical content related to GS2 Fluids and systems.
• Author and maintain risk assessments, production readiness reviews, and build/test redlines to ensure configuration control and compliance with safety and quality requirements.
• Provide day-to-day technical guidance to junior engineers and technicians on build intent, inspection criteria, and acceptable conditions.

Skills

Hands-on experience

Interpreting drawings

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Production support

Education

B.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

CREO

Windchill

Jira

MES/MRP

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking an experienced on-site Fluid Systems Engineer to support GS2 Fluids on the production floor. You will own MRB dispositions, perform triage and CA actions, and drive improvements across the build, test, and qualification processes for a heavy-lift launch vehicle.

The role demands hands-on shop-floor experience, strong CAD/PLM skills, and the ability to collaborate with design, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams to maintain schedule, safety, and quality.