Liquid System Responsible Engineer III — Cryogenic DFM

Blue Origin • Huntsville, WA

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About The Position

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. This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit's Zero-g Propellant Management team, which develops cryogenic propellant management hardware for Blue Origin's Blue Moon lander product lines. We're looking for a Liquid Systems Responsible Engineer with cryogenic fluids experience and a manufacturing-oriented mindset. You'll support hardware ownership on cryogenic propellant management components while also contributing directly to how that hardware is fabricated, assembled, and qualified for production. This role splits time between technical hardware support (requirements, design reviews, supplier coordination, verification) and manufacturing engineering (DFM/DFA input, process documentation, shop floor troubleshooting, non-conformance support) — working under senior engineer/lead guidance on more complex or ambiguous problems, with growing independence on well-defined scope.

Requirements

• B.S. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Physics, or related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in cryogenic fluids and mechanical systems/components, and/or in a manufacturing, industrial, or process engineering role.
• Experience supporting the development, integration, or certification of aerospace systems for flight.
• Hands-on experience with fluid/gas components: solenoid valves, directional valves, manifolds, regulators, pressure vessels, and instrumentation.
• Experience contributing to DFM/DFA input on hardware designs and translating requirements into manufacturing processes.
• Experience with Cryogenic Fluid Management techniques and technologies.
• Experience creating clear, English-language work instructions and manufacturing documentation.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment spanning both design support and shop floor execution.
• Strong verbal, written, and graphical communication skills.
• 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

• M.S. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
• Human-rated space vehicle experience.
• Experience with upper stages, spacecraft, or lunar/deep space hardware.
• Exposure to the full life cycle of a propulsion or fluid system.
• Experience in high-rate assembly lines for aerospace and/or automotive production.
• Specialty commodity/process experience: fluids fabrication, precision machining, welding/brazing, harness fabrication, or composite fabrication.
• Working knowledge of GD&T and tolerance stack-up analysis.
• Experience with Bill-of-Materials development and BOM reconciliation.
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing practices and principles.
• Experience with AS9100 quality standards.
• Familiarity with 3D CAD (Creo preferred) and FEA tools (ANSYS preferred).

Responsibilities

• Support hardware ownership of cryogenic propellant management components — contributing to requirements definition, conceptual/detailed design, and verification activities.
• Work on defined subsystems and components within the Zero-g Propellant Management IPT, escalating complex or ambiguous problems to senior engineers as needed.
• Support trade studies, component design/integration, first-order analysis, and supplier interface for fluid/gas hardware (valves, manifolds, regulators, pressure vessels, instrumentation).
• Track internal and external procurements and hardware dependencies to support subsystem delivery schedules.
• Participate in internal and external technical exchange meetings on cryogenic hardware development.
• Support DFM/DFA/DFT reviews for cryogenic hardware designs, flagging manufacturability concerns during design phases.
• Help translate engineering requirements into manufacturing processes for cryogenic fluid hardware (fabrication, cleaning, welding/brazing, assembly, leak/pressure testing).
• Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation: work instructions, process flow diagrams, tool designs, and inspection plans for assigned hardware.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective action for manufacturing non-conformances; contribute to MRB dispositions under guidance from senior engineers.
• Evaluate manufacturing methods relevant to cryogenic fluid systems (precision machining, additive manufacturing, cleaning/assembly techniques) and recommend improvements.
• Participate in process FMEAs, risk assessments, and validation activities for new production tooling/lines as hardware scales.
• Ensure manufacturing processes align with AS9100/ISO 9001 quality and safety standards.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain to identify efficiency and cost reduction opportunities.

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%, and an 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, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior