Fluid System Design Engineer IV
About The Position
This role supports the development and operations of Blue Origin’s New Glenn launch vehicle. The engineer will serve as a System Responsible Engineer for reaction control systems on a launch vehicle upper stage, coordinating design and supporting production. The position applies technical expertise in high-pressure, cryogenic, and highly stressed hardware within a high-rate production environment, contributing to system integration, test program management, and mission support. The role works across design, production, and problem-solving, applying technical and business process expertise, leadership, and a focus on quality to advance commercial spaceflight. Applicants must meet the stated U.S. citizenship or immigration-status requirements. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.
Requirements
- B.S. degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related field.
- At least 7 years of experience with spacecraft or launch vehicle fluid system component design, analysis, or testing.
- 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.
- Design experience using 3D CAD (Creo preferred), 2D and 3D drawings per ASME Y14.5 GD&T, and detailed analysis reports using Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
- Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.
- Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree in an engineering field.
- Working knowledge of hydrogen and oxygen systems.
- Experience with computational fluid dynamics or thermal analysis software packages.
Responsibilities
- Implement the design, procurement, and production of reaction control fluid subsystems and associated components.
- Own the design and engineering of reaction control systems, including design modifications, nonconformance disposition, and flight justification.
- Coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure systems work together and meet requirements, resolving issues with calculated risk.
- Drive design for manufacturability.
- Implement flight-hardware upgrades identified through root cause analysis, manufacturing, testing, flight, and cost-reduction opportunities.
- Collaborate with manufacturing engineers and technicians to develop work instructions and disposition hardware nonconformances.
- Build and manage project plans, including cost, schedule, and risk management, to ensure timely delivery.
- Oversee component- and system-level testing, verification, and data analysis for qualification and hardware acceptance.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and 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.
- Up to four weeks of paid time off per year based on weekly scheduled hours.
- Up to 14 company-paid holidays.
- Depending on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on individual contributions and company results.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
