Spaceflight Fluid Systems Engineer

Blue Origin; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Stock options

Paid time off

Education support program

Job summary

Blue Origin in Seattle, WA is seeking a skilled Engineer to lead the design, development, analysis, and testing of fluid systems for the second-stage on New Glenn. You will engage across the full design cycle from concept to flight hardware this role requires creativity and rigorous problem solving.

We value expertise in high-pressure, cryogenic fluids, thermo-fluid modeling, and integrated testing, with collaboration across teams, supplier management, and documentation to ASME and GD&T

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in engineering is required.
• At least 3 years of experience with spacecraft or launch-vehicle fluid-system design or test.
• Experience with aerospace fluid systems and components.
• Strong understanding of valves, pressure vessels, and fittings.
• Knowledge of fabrication, integration, and quality control for tubes and piping.
• Experience troubleshooting fluid hardware.

Responsibilities

• Design and route complex fluid subsystems (pressurization, pneumatics, propellant utilization).
• Apply strong understanding of thermodynamics and fluid mechanics.
• Work with fluid components such as solenoid valves, pneumatic valves, regulators, pressure vessels, and instrumentation.
• Author component specifications and manage suppliers through design, development, qualification, and delivery of flight hardware.
• Collaborate with other teams to ensure systems integration and resolve issues with calculated risk.
• Lead and participate in component and system‑level testing and data analysis.
• Apply project‑management skills—including vendor management, scheduling, and budget tracking.
• Use REFPROP, SINDA/FLUINT, Thermal Desktop, or other fluid‑modeling software.
• Use 3D‑CAD programs (Creo preferred) and finite‑element‑analysis (ANSYS preferred).
• Deliver completed designs using best drafting practices per ASME Y14.5 GD&T standards and provide clear, well‑documented analysis reports.

Skills

Thermodynamics

Fluid mechanics

Project management

Vendor management

Qualification testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

REFPROP

SINDA/FLUINT

Thermal Desktop

Creo

ANSYS

Job description

Blue Origin in Seattle, WA is seeking a skilled Engineer to lead the design, development, analysis, and testing of fluid systems for the second-stage on New Glenn. You will engage across the full design cycle from concept to flight hardware this role requires creativity and rigorous problem solving.

We value expertise in high-pressure, cryogenic fluids, thermo-fluid modeling, and integrated testing, with collaboration across teams, supplier management, and documentation to ASME and GD&T