Senior Lead Ground System Fluids & Mechanical Engineer

Blue Origin; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 203,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Up to 25% travel between facilities

Interview includes technicalassessment

Job summary

Blue Origin seeks a Senior Lead Ground System Fluid/Mechanical Engineer to design and deliver complex fluid and mechanical ground test systems. You will own detailed design packages, mentor engineers, and act as a technical authority across multiple facilities, ensuring safety and compliance with ASME BPVC and B31.3 standards.

You will lead system architecture decisions, drive technical reviews, and coordinate with customers and stakeholders while traveling up to 25% for field operations between

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in fluid systems, mechanical systems, or test operations.
• Advanced expertise in fluid mechanics, structural analysis, and system integration across the full development lifecycle.
• Expert-level knowledge of fluid system components including valves, regulators, and pumps for cryogenic, propellant, and high-pressure gas applications.
• Deep knowledge of standard installation and fabrication methods for piping systems, connections, fasteners, and welding.
• Advanced-level knowledge of ASME B31.3 and ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (BPVC), including the ability to author project-specific interpretations and deviations.
• Expert-level ability to review, approve, and personally produce engineering drawings and P&IDs.
• Demonstrated ability to independently lead complex projects, own technical decisions, and drive hardware to delivery.
• Proven track record of mentoring and developing engineers across multiple experience levels.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to present at program and executive-level reviews

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of fluid and mechanical ground test systems across full system lifecycle.
• Own and deliver detailed design packages including P&IDs and analyses.
• Develop cross-disciplinary technical solutions for high-pressure gas, cryogenic, and propellant systems.
• Perform engineering reviews of P&IDs, components, and analyses for accuracy.
• Chair hazard assessments: PHA and HAZOPs; define safety standards.
• Lead design reviews and readiness assessments; support PAR.
• Manage supplier relationships at program level; resolve technical issues.
• Lead on-site support during fabrication, installation, and activation of facilities.

Skills

Fluid systems

Structural analysis

P&ID reviews

Propellant systems

High-pressure gas

Technical leadership

Mentoring engineers

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

PTC Creo/ProEngineer

ProPiping

AutoCAD Plant/P&ID

Windchill

Bentley AutoPipe

CAESAR II

AFT Arrow/Fathom

ANSYS

Job description

Blue Origin seeks a Senior Lead Ground System Fluid/Mechanical Engineer to design and deliver complex fluid and mechanical ground test systems. You will own detailed design packages, mentor engineers, and act as a technical authority across multiple facilities, ensuring safety and compliance with ASME BPVC and B31.3 standards.

You will lead system architecture decisions, drive technical reviews, and coordinate with customers and stakeholders while traveling up to 25% for field operations between