Fluid Systems & Propulsion Engineer I – Early Career (2026 starts)
About The Position
At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! We are collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth. Multiple positions available across our Business Units. You will be matched with an appropriate engineering team based on your skillset and experience and our current business needs. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We prioritize placing early career engineers in locations where they can be co-located with their team and the relevant hardware they support. The primary locations for this role are Kent, WA; Huntsville, AL; Van Horn, TX; Cape Canaveral, FL; and Lancaster, CA. Please indicate in the application where you would be willing to be located.
Requirements
- Minimum of a BS degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, mechatronics or other relevant engineering field.
- Will have earned their degree within the last year and able to start by Fall 2026.
- Strong fundamentals in propulsion, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and structural analysis.
- Relevant internship/co-op and/or hands-on experience that demonstrate development of both technical skills as well as leadership qualities.
- Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and strengthen our culture of inclusion.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team on rapid development programs.
- Flexible and adaptable mindset.
- Self-driven with the ability to seek out requirements with minimal direction.
Nice To Haves
- M.S. degree in mechanical engineering or aerospace engineering or other relevant engineering field.
- Experience in GD&T (ASME Y14.5).
- Experience with 3D CAD Programs.
- Experience with Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
- Experience with low-pressure fluid systems (fans, ducting, heat exchangers, capillary pumps, etc.), valves, manifolds, fittings, tubing, seals, or other fluid systems.
- Experience with thermodynamics, fluid flow, or heat transfer analysis.
- Experience with safety assessment and operation of pressurized test hardware.
- Experience with machining, building, and maintaining pressurized or mechanical systems.
Responsibilities
- Design, analysis and test of fluid components and systems, propulsion systems and mechanical systems.
- Integration of materials and processes, manufacturing, systems test, operations, and systems engineering.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Short and long-term disability
- 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%
- Education Support Program
- Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
- Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours
- Up to 14 company-paid holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
