Senior Valve Design Engineer - Spaceflight

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Company 401(k) match

Paid time off

Education support

Job summary

Blue Origin in Washington state is seeking an experienced mechanical/aerospace engineer to lead component-system design, analysis, and qualification for the New Glenn program. You will oversee lifecycle stages from requirements through post‑flight serviceability and ensure delivery against tight cost, schedule, and performance targets.

You will collaborate with suppliers and internal teams, perform sizing and material Selection for cryogenic or high‑reliability fluids systems, and contribute to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering.
• 8+ years designing fluid, mechanical, or electro‑mechanical systems for aerospace or high‑reliability apps.
• Proficient in 3D CAD (Creo preferred) and FEA tools (ANSYS preferred).
• Experience creating engineering drawings with GD&T per ASME Y14.5.
• Knowledge of valves, regulators, accumulators, mechanisms, or pumps.
• Strong interpersonal skills and collaboration.
• Passion for safe human spaceflight and alignment with Blue Origin’s mission.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the complete lifecycle of component systems, from requirements through design, development, assembly, verification, qualification testing, operation, and post-flight serviceability.
• Ensure cost, schedule, and performance targets are achieved through planning and execution.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to integrate high‑quality components.
• Perform sizing, material selection, and analyses (fluid flow, thermal, structural) for performance under loads.
• Support fabrication, installation, and testing of flight hardware with suppliers and support orgs.
• Contribute to all aspects of mechanical design, including layouts, modeling, drafting, and test planning.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Relationship building

Aerospace experience

Mechanical design

Leadership ability

Education

Bachelors in ME

Tools

Creo CAD

ANSYS

Job description

Blue Origin in Washington state is seeking an experienced mechanical/aerospace engineer to lead component-system design, analysis, and qualification for the New Glenn program. You will oversee lifecycle stages from requirements through post‑flight serviceability and ensure delivery against tight cost, schedule, and performance targets.

You will collaborate with suppliers and internal teams, perform sizing and material Selection for cryogenic or high‑reliability fluids systems, and contribute to