System-Responsible Fluid Engineer for Space Launch

Blue Origin; Florida; On-site; USD 145,000 - 203,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

Parental leave

401(k) with company match

Education support program

Stock options

Paid time off

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a System Responsible Engineer to coordinate design and production of reaction control fluid subsystems for a heavy-lift launch vehicle. You will contribute depth in high-rate production, oversee system integration, test programs, and mission support while solving complex challenges in high-pressure, cryogenic hardware.

The role emphasizes collaboration across design, production, and QA, with a focus on safety, reliability, and cost reduction in spaceflight hardware.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in spacecraft or launch vehicle fluid system design, analysis, or test.
• Solid understanding of propulsion and fluid components such as valves, nozzles, and fittings.
• Experience with design and manufacturing of hypergolic propellant and propulsion systems.
• Knowledge of fabrication, integration processes and quality control for tubes/piping and machined components.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD (Creo) and ASME Y14.5 GD&T with FEA-backed analysis.

Responsibilities

• Implement design, procurement, and production of reaction control fluid subsystems and components.
• Own design and engineering of reaction control systems, including changes and flight justification.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure system compatibility and risk-informed decisions.
• Drive design for manufacturability and implement upgrades identified through RCA and testing.
• Collaborate with manufacturing to develop work instructions and disposition nonconformances.
• Build project plans with cost, schedule, and risk management to ensure timely delivery.
• Oversee testing, verification, and data analysis for qualification and acceptance.

Skills

Fluid system design

3D CAD Creo

ASME Y14.5 GD&T

FEA

Design for manufacturability

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering

Tools

Creo

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking a System Responsible Engineer to coordinate design and production of reaction control fluid subsystems for a heavy-lift launch vehicle. You will contribute depth in high-rate production, oversee system integration, test programs, and mission support while solving complex challenges in high-pressure, cryogenic hardware.

The role emphasizes collaboration across design, production, and QA, with a focus on safety, reliability, and cost reduction in spaceflight hardware.