Spaceflight Fluid Systems Engineer II

Socket.dev; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 91,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock Options

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a Fluid Systems Engineer to lead design, development, analysis and testing of rocket fluid subsystems. You will work through conceptual design, requirements definition, thermo-fluid modeling, and performance validation for high-pressure, cryogenic hardware.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, author specifications, manage vendors, and ensure designs meet ASME Y14.5 GD&T standards while delivering clear analysis reports in a fast-paced spaceflight program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in engineering required.
• 3+ years experience with spacecraft or launch vehicle fluid system design or test.
• Experience with spacecraft fluid systems and components in detail design.
• Solid understanding of valves, pressure vessels, fittings and tubing.
• Knowledge of fabrication, integration and quality control for tubes/piping and machined components.

Responsibilities

• Design and route complex fluid subsystems (pressurization, pneumatics, propellant utilization).
• Lead design, development, analysis and testing of fluid systems for rockets.
• Author component specifications and manage suppliers through qualification and delivery.
• Collaborate with other groups to ensure systems work together and resolve issues with risk.
• Lead component and system level testing and data analysis.
• Manage project aspects including vendor management, scheduling, and budget tracking.
• Work with REFPROP, SINDA/FLUINT and Thermal Desktop or equivalent tools.
• Use Creo for 3D CAD and ANSYS for FEA as needed.
• Deliver designs using ASME Y14.5 GD&T and document analyses.

Skills

Thermodynamics

Fluid mechanics

System design

Vendor management

GD&T

Education

B.S. in engineering

Tools

REFPROP

SINDA/FLUINT

Thermal Desktop

Creo

ANSYS

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking a Fluid Systems Engineer to lead design, development, analysis and testing of rocket fluid subsystems. You will work through conceptual design, requirements definition, thermo-fluid modeling, and performance validation for high-pressure, cryogenic hardware.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, author specifications, manage vendors, and ensure designs meet ASME Y14.5 GD&T standards while delivering clear analysis reports in a fast-paced spaceflight program.