Fluids Valve Design Engineer - Lunar Transportation

Blue Origin•Los Angeles, WA

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! This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin’s Blue Moon landers and related products. To further Blue Origin's mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface. We are collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly shape the history of space exploration and requires a dedication to safe, repeatable spaceflight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and advancing Blue Origin's vision of millions of people living and working in space. This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin's Blue Moon lander product lines. We are building sustainable infrastructure to transport crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface in support of that mission. As part of a team of engineers, technicians, and specialists, you will design next-generation valves for the Lunar program. You will own components through the full lifecycle — from requirements definition and conceptual design through detailed design, development, assembly, verification, and operation. This includes performing first-order analyses to verify designs, modeling valves, propulsion elements, sensors, piping, and other hardware in CAD, and sizing components and selecting materials to analyze flow and structural integrity under pressure, vibration, thermal, and mechanical loads. You will also work with suppliers and internal teams to procure, fabricate, and install flight hardware. Bring your technical expertise and commitment to quality to help enable safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission is required.

Requirements

B.S. degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related field
6+ years of experience in valve and or mechanical+fluids component design
Knowledge of propulsion and fluid system components (i.e. valves, regulators and pumps for cryogenics, propellants, and other fluids)
Experience designing parts in CREO
Ability to apply GD&T to create manufacturable, high performing component drawings
Experience using design analysis tools such as ANSYS and Thermal Desktop to evaluate the performance of your designs
Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships.
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 Engineering degree
Experience with static and non-linear FEA analysis (ANSYS)
Experience with CFD
Knowledge of ASME Y14.5 geometric dimensioning and tolerance

Responsibilities

Design next-generation valves for the Lunar program.
Own components through the full lifecycle — from requirements definition and conceptual design through detailed design, development, assembly, verification, and operation.
Perform first-order analyses to verify designs.
Model valves, propulsion elements, sensors, piping, and other hardware in CAD.
Size components and select materials to analyze flow and structural integrity under pressure, vibration, thermal, and mechanical loads.
Work with suppliers and internal teams to procure, fabricate, and install flight hardware.
Define and support testing of your design, conduct data analysis and iterate your design.