Fluids Engineer II - Glenn Stage 2 Mid/Fwd

BLUE ORIGIN•Seattle, WA

2d•$99,201 - $138,880

About The Position

Blue Origin is hiring a Fluids Engineer II to support the development and operations of New Glenn, a reusable heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle. The engineer will design, analyze, and integrate aerospace fluid systems, developing pressurized fluid systems from concept through production. Work includes tube routing, component selection, and pressure-system structural and safety analysis for flight hardware. Relocation is provided, travel is expected up to 25% of the time, and interviews include a technical assessment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
2–5 years of relevant design experience.
Experience designing and analyzing pressurized and flowing fluid systems.
Demonstrated experience with tube routing.
Experience selecting components for fluid-system applications.
Knowledge and application of pressure-system safety principles, including hazard analysis.
Proficiency with CAD software such as ProE, NX, CATIA, or SolidWorks.
Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted to the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Nice To Haves

Experience with cryogenic component or system design, analysis, and testing.
Experience with cryogenic fluids such as LO2, LH2, or helium.
Propulsion-system design and integration experience.
CFD analysis using ANSYS Fluent or similar tools.
High-pressure gas-system design above 3,000 psi.
System modeling using ThermalDesktop, FluidFlow, AFT Fathom, or similar tools.
Knowledge and application of industry standards for pressurized hardware, such as AIAA S080/81, KSC-SPEC-Z-0008, or ASME B31.3.
Experience with additive manufacturing for fluid components.

Responsibilities

Design and analyze pressurized and flowing fluid systems from concept through production.
Integrate pumps, valves, fittings, and instrumentation into broader fluid systems.
Design and release tube-routing layouts for complex aerospace applications.
Ensure the safe design, operation, and testing of pressurized and/or cryogenic systems and components, including hazard and failure-modes analyses.
Perform trade studies and create technical drawings and specifications.
Support integration, testing, and troubleshooting of fluid/structure systems.
Interface with manufacturing, quality, and other engineering disciplines.
Ensure compliance with company standards, pressure-vessel codes, and/or industry or company standards for pressurized hardware.
Mentor junior engineers.

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, potential eligibility for benefits and bonuses.