Space Propulsion Piping Systems Engineer

Blue Origin; Alabama; On-site; USD 99,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a Fluid Subsystems Engineer to own and develop high‑pressure fluid piping systems for a development program. You will guide design, analysis, manufacturing support, testing, and data review from concept through operation.

The role requires strong fundamentals in fluid design, familiarity with relevant codes, and collaboration with operations and supply chain. Some travel is expected across Blue Origin sites.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace, Chemical, Nuclear, or related).
• 2+ years in aerospace, petrochemical, power, or related sectors.
• Design and development of pressurized piping system architectures.
• Fluid system sizing calculations, layout, and component/material selection.
• Familiarity with ASME B31.3 and related codes.
• Ability to generate plumbing and instrumentation documents (P&IDs).
• U.S. citizen or eligible to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Technical ownership of fluid subsystems.
• Perform fluid sizing analysis for complex pressurized piping systems.
• Select components and generate specifications.
• Collaborate with internal and external production to resolve manufacturing or procurement challenges.
• Work with operations to fabricate, install, activate, and operate fluid systems.
• Ensure operations align with design intent and requirements.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain for cost- and schedule-effective sourcing.

Skills

Fluid design

P&IDs

Pressure piping

ASME B31.3

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

CAD tools

FEA tools

Autopipe

CAESAR

ANSYS

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking a Fluid Subsystems Engineer to own and develop high‑pressure fluid piping systems for a development program. You will guide design, analysis, manufacturing support, testing, and data review from concept through operation.

The role requires strong fundamentals in fluid design, familiarity with relevant codes, and collaboration with operations and supply chain. Some travel is expected across Blue Origin sites.