Director, Fluids Systems - New Glenn LSA

BLUE ORIGIN•Seattle, WA

1d•$218,262 - $305,567

About The Position

Blue Origin is seeking a Director of Fluids Systems to lead the New Glenn Launch System Architecture Fluids Analysis group. The role supports New Glenn development and operations throughout the launch system’s lifecycle, from conceptual design through flight operations and sustaining engineering. The director sets technical direction, priorities, staffing plans, and analysis-quality standards. The team develops and verifies component- and vehicle-level fluid system performance and requirements, covering cryogenic propellant systems, pressurization systems, fluid transients, flow distribution, and integrated system performance. The role partners with engineering and program leaders to define analysis scope, manage technical risk, and deliver results on schedule. It also includes developing team members, managing team performance, overseeing technical reviews, and ensuring that analysis models, inputs, results, reports, and data books are accurate and maintained. The role contributes to reliable vehicle performance and safe human spaceflight. Passion for Blue Origin’s mission and vision is required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related technical discipline.
10 or more years of experience in fluid systems engineering or fluids analysis.
Demonstrated experience leading engineering teams or major technical efforts.
Expertise in fluid system analysis methods and modeling tools.
Experience reviewing complex models, assessing results, and guiding technical decisions.
Proven ability to communicate complex technical information, risks, and recommendations to engineering, program, and senior leaders.
Demonstrated ability to influence decisions and drive alignment across organizations without direct authority.
Experience mentoring and developing engineers.
Ability to thrive in a highly dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Passion for Blue Origin’s mission and vision.

Nice To Haves

Master’s or doctoral degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related technical discipline.
15 or more years of experience in fluid systems engineering or fluids analysis.
Experience managing an engineering team, including hiring, performance management, and employee development.
Experience analyzing booster, upper-stage, or integrated launch vehicle systems.
Experience analyzing cryogenic propellant, pressurization, pneumatic, and other launch vehicle fluid systems.
Expertise with system-level fluid network analysis or computational fluid dynamics tools.
Experience using MATLAB, Python, and Git to automate engineering workflows.
Knowledge of three-dimensional CAD tools; Creo experience is preferred.
Experience supporting design reviews, qualification programs, flight readiness, or anomaly resolution.

Responsibilities

Lead the New Glenn Launch System Architecture Fluids Analysis group throughout the launch system lifecycle.
Set the team’s technical direction, priorities, staffing plans, and standards for analysis quality.
Develop and verify component- and vehicle-level fluid system performance and requirements.
Partner with engineering and program leaders to define analysis scope, manage technical risk, and deliver results on schedule.
Develop team members and manage team performance.
Oversee technical reviews.
Ensure analysis models, inputs, results, reports, and data books are accurate and appropriately maintained.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Basic and supplemental life insurance
Paid parental leave
Short- and long-term disability
401(k) with company match of up to 5%
Education Support Program
Stock options for regular employees working at least 20 hours per week
Paid time off, up to four weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours
Up to 14 company-paid holidays
Some employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses depending on role type and job level; amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed.