Senior Fluids Systems Engineer – Spaceflight Propulsion

Blue Origin LLC; Northern (KY); On-site; USD 111,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC is seeking an Engineer - Fluids Systems III to design and route fluid subsystems for spaceflight applications. You will work with valves, regulators, oxygen/hydrogen systems, and heavy emphasis on CAD/FEA tooling (Creo/ANSYS).

The role requires collaboration across teams to ensure safe, integrated fluid systems for lunar/space vehicles. The position supports multiple launch vehicle programs, including cryogenic propulsion.

Qualifications

• Requires a B.S. in engineering and 5+ years in aerospace propulsion fluid systems.
• Design/test experience with spacecraft/launch vehicle fluid systems.
• Knowledge of valves, regulators, tubing & fittings; fabrication and QA processes.

Responsibilities

• Design and route fluid subsystems (pressurization, pneumatics, propulsion).
• Work with fluid components (valves, regulators, pressure vessels, instrumentation).
• Utilize Creo and ANSYS for CAD/FEA; deliver designs per ASME Y14.5 GD&T with analysis reports.
• Verify components to company standards; coordinate with other groups to ensure system compatibility.
• Lead and participate in testing and data analysis; manage vendor relations, scheduling and budgets.

Skills

Fluid systems design

Aerospace propulsion

Spacecraft/launch vehicle design

Fluid components know-how

Fabrication and quality control

Materials and treatments

Vendor management

Project scheduling & budgeting

Leadership & teamwork

Education

Bachelor of Science in engineering

Advanced degree (Mechanical/Aerospace)

Tools

Creo

ANSYS

Job description

Blue Origin LLC is seeking an Engineer - Fluids Systems III to design and route fluid subsystems for spaceflight applications. You will work with valves, regulators, oxygen/hydrogen systems, and heavy emphasis on CAD/FEA tooling (Creo/ANSYS).

The role requires collaboration across teams to ensure safe, integrated fluid systems for lunar/space vehicles. The position supports multiple launch vehicle programs, including cryogenic propulsion.