Spaceflight Fluid Systems Engineer, Test Lab

Blue Origin LLC; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Stock options

Paid time off and holidays

Education support program

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC is seeking an experienced mechanical engineer to design and operate pneumatic and hydraulic test capabilities for spaceflight equipment. You will collaborate with engineers to plan tests, analyze data, and drive safety improvements in a fast-paced lab environment.

The role emphasizes problem solving, root-cause analysis, and robust documentation, with opportunities to lead test campaigns and work with vendors across facilities.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering required.
• 3+ years designing/testing pneumatic or hydraulic systems in labs.
• Experience testing complex fluid systems and components.
• Familiarity with gases (nitrogen, helium) and hydraulic fluids.
• Proficient CAD experience with Creo/Teamcenter/Windchill.

Responsibilities

• Design, plan, fabricate, install and operate pneumatic/hydraulic test capabilities for fluid systems in launch vehicle applications.
• Develop and execute test plans; perform data reduction and reviews.
• Troubleshoot fluid and instrumentation systems; conduct root cause analyses.
• Plan maintenance; manage vendors and subcontractors during installation.
• Prepare status updates and ensure compliance with Blue Origin policies.

Skills

Pneumatic systems

Hydraulic systems

Fluid testing

CAD (Creo/Windchill/Teamcenter)

Safety & labs (FOD/5S)

Root cause analysis

Data analysis (LabView/MATLAB)

Vendor management

Project management

Hazard analysis

Education

B.S. Mechanical Engineering

Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) candidate

Tools

Windchill

Creo

Teamcenter

LabVIEW

MATLAB

Job description

Blue Origin LLC is seeking an experienced mechanical engineer to design and operate pneumatic and hydraulic test capabilities for spaceflight equipment. You will collaborate with engineers to plan tests, analyze data, and drive safety improvements in a fast-paced lab environment.

The role emphasizes problem solving, root-cause analysis, and robust documentation, with opportunities to lead test campaigns and work with vendors across facilities.