Senior Lunar Fuel Cell Mechanical Designer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Stock options

Parental leave

Job summary

Blue Origin in Seattle, WA, is seeking an experienced mechanical/aerospace engineer to lead the life cycle design of fluid-handling, thermal, mechanical, and structural components for the lunar fuel cell assembly. You will define requirements, drive decisions, and collaborate across subsystems to meet mission objectives.

The role offers hands-on design, analysis, testing, and mentoring within a fast-paced, safety-focused culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in ME/AE or related field.
• 3+ years of aerospace or related industry experience.
• Experience with 3D CAD modeling and PLM systems.
• Experience with GD&T (ASME Y14.5).
• Experience interpreting and generating P&IDs.
• Experience with structural, thermal, and fluid design/analysis of piping and tubing systems.
• Knowledge of fluid system hardware (valves, regulators, pumps).
• Knowledge of thermal system hardware (pumps, cold plates, radiators, sensors).
• Familiarity with fabrication/installation quality control for piping systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze fluid-handling, thermal, mechanical, and secondary structure components within the integrated fuel cell assembly.
• Define requirements and drive design decisions to meet mission objectives balancing cost, schedule, and risk.
• Utilize CAD practices and analyses (structural, thermal, CFD).
• Collaborate with other subsystems to document components and assemblies.
• Work with suppliers to identify, procure, fabricate, and install flight hardware.
• Create test plans and manage testing/qualification of components.
• Communicate development status, risks, and challenges to management.
• Mentor engineers and perform technical peer reviews.

Skills

3D CAD modeling

PLM knowledge

GD&T (ASME Y14.5)

P&IDs interpretation/generation

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering or related field

Master's degree (Preferred) in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Creo

Windchill PLM

Job description

Blue Origin in Seattle, WA, is seeking an experienced mechanical/aerospace engineer to lead the life cycle design of fluid-handling, thermal, mechanical, and structural components for the lunar fuel cell assembly. You will define requirements, drive decisions, and collaborate across subsystems to meet mission objectives.

The role offers hands-on design, analysis, testing, and mentoring within a fast-paced, safety-focused culture.