Senior Fluids Systems Engineer – Spaceflight

Blue Origin; Merritt Island (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a Sr Fluids Engineer to design, test, and implement fluid systems for aerospace vehicles, including pneumatic, cryogenic, thermal, and environmental control systems. You will build models, run experiments, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate fluid systems into the New Glenn program.

The role requires extensive experience, strong documentation skills, and a safety‑driven approach to spaceflight.

Qualifications

• Minimum: Four-year aerospace or mechanical engineering degree (or similar discipline).
• Minimum: 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 across multiple roles and disciplines.

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 including vendor management, scheduling, and budget tracking.
• Author component specifications and manage suppliers through design, development, qualification and delivery of flight hardware.

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking a Sr Fluids Engineer to design, test, and implement fluid systems for aerospace vehicles, including pneumatic, cryogenic, thermal, and environmental control systems. You will build models, run experiments, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate fluid systems into the New Glenn program.

The role requires extensive experience, strong documentation skills, and a safety‑driven approach to spaceflight.