Senior Fluids Systems Engineer, Space Propulsion

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

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking an experienced engineer to coordinate fluid subsystems for Lunar Permanence projects, including pressurization, pneumatics, and reaction control. You will work with valves, regulators, pressure vessels, instrumentation, and 3D CAD/FEA tools to deliver compliant designs.

You will lead testing, verification, and cross-group collaboration, ensuring safe, integrated fluid systems. Strong project management and a commitment to quality are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a B.S. degree in engineering is required.
• 5+ years of experience in aerospace propulsion and fluid systems.
• Demonstrated experience with spacecraft or launch vehicle fluid system component design or test.
• Experience with aircraft, spacecraft, or launch vehicles in the detail design of aerospace or equivalent type fluid systems and components.
• Solid understanding of fluid components such as valves, regulators, tubing and fittings.
• Knowledge of fabrication, integration processes and quality control relative to tubes/piping and machined components.
• Working knowledge of materials and treatments.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships.

Responsibilities

• Design and route fluid subsystems (pressurization, pneumatics, reaction control).
• Work with fluid components (solenoid valves, regulators, pressure vessels and instrumentation).
• Work with 3D CAD programs (Creo preferred) and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) programs (ANSYS Preferred).
• Deliver completed designs using best draft practicing per ASME Y14.5 GD&T standards along with clear and well documented analysis reports.
• Perform component verification of internally and externally sourced components to company standards
• Work closely with other groups to ensure your systems work together, resolving issues with calculated risk.
• Following design efforts, lead and participate in component and system level testing and data analysis.
• To be successful in this role good project management skills are necessary including vendor management, scheduling, and budget tracking.

Skills

5+ years experience

aerospace propulsion

fluid systems

spacecraft/launch vehicle fluid design

valves/regulators/tubes

fabrication/quality knowledge

trust & relationships

Education

B.S. in engineering

Tools

Creo

ANSYS

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking an experienced engineer to coordinate fluid subsystems for Lunar Permanence projects, including pressurization, pneumatics, and reaction control. You will work with valves, regulators, pressure vessels, instrumentation, and 3D CAD/FEA tools to deliver compliant designs.

You will lead testing, verification, and cross-group collaboration, ensuring safe, integrated fluid systems. Strong project management and a commitment to quality are essential.