Valve Design Engineer for Lunar Spaceflight Systems

Blue Origin; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 121,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Origin seeks a Valve Responsible Engineer to own valve designs through all life cycle stages—from requirements to flight operations. You will perform analyses, model in Creo, and ensure manufacturability with GD&T per ASME Y14.5. This role works with suppliers and the propulsion/fluids team on cryogenic and high‑pressure systems.

The position requires a BS in ME or AE (MS/PhD preferred), 4+ years in valve or mechanical design, and U.S. citizenship or appropriate status.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
• MS or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
• Candidates with cryogenic/high‑pressure fluid system experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own valve designs end‑to‑end: requirements, interfaces, detailed design, drawing release, test support, anomaly resolution.
• Perform first‑order structural, thermal, and flow analyses; coordinate with analysis team for higher fidelity modeling (FEA, CFD).
• Size components, select materials, and evaluate performance under pressure, vibration, temperature, and loads.
• Create Drawings and apply GD&T per ASME Y14.5 for manufacturable hardware.
• Model valves, fittings, actuators, and interfaces in Creo within the flight vehicle assembly.
• Coordinate with suppliers, procurement, and manufacturing to source and deliver flight hardware.
• Support development and qualification testing; analyze test data and iterate designs.
• Mentor junior engineers and participate in peer reviews.

Tools

Creo

GD&T

ANYSYS Mechanical

Thermal Desktop

Job description

Blue Origin seeks a Valve Responsible Engineer to own valve designs through all life cycle stages—from requirements to flight operations. You will perform analyses, model in Creo, and ensure manufacturability with GD&T per ASME Y14.5. This role works with suppliers and the propulsion/fluids team on cryogenic and high‑pressure systems.

The position requires a BS in ME or AE (MS/PhD preferred), 4+ years in valve or mechanical design, and U.S. citizenship or appropriate status.