Spaceflight Fluids Systems Engineer II

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Stock options

Education Support Program

Job summary

Blue Origin in Washington state seeks a fluids systems engineer to design helium subsystems for the Transfer Stage Vehicle, sizing components and ensuring structural integrity under pressure, vibration, and thermal loads.

You will work under a senior engineer in the Gas and Thrusters (G&T) team, creating Creo CAD models and AutoCAD P&IDs, conducting trade studies, and coordinating with suppliers and internal groups to meet safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience with 3D CAD (Creo preferred).
• 2+ years designing aerospace fluid/mechanical systems.
• Knowledge of gas systems and ASME Y14.5 GD&T.
• Experience with flow, pressure, structural and thermal analysis of fluid systems.

Responsibilities

• Fluids sub-assembly design and development, CAD parts and assemblies (Creo preferred).
• Analyze components for fluid, thermal, and structural performance.
• Interpreting and generating P&IDs using AutoCAD.
• Create specifications for fluid/gas components (valves, manifolds, regulators).
• Develop and maintain interface definitions between fluid systems and subsystems.
• Perform trade studies and analyze test data.
• Coordinate with suppliers and internal teams for procurement and fabrication.

Skills

Fluid systems

Fluid dynamics

CAD (Creo)

GD&T

Flow calculations

Engineering drawings

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering

Tools

Creo

AutoCAD

Job description

Blue Origin in Washington state seeks a fluids systems engineer to design helium subsystems for the Transfer Stage Vehicle, sizing components and ensuring structural integrity under pressure, vibration, and thermal loads.

You will work under a senior engineer in the Gas and Thrusters (G&T) team, creating Creo CAD models and AutoCAD P&IDs, conducting trade studies, and coordinating with suppliers and internal groups to meet safety and quality standards.