Responsible Engineer III - Pump Systems Design

BLUE ORIGIN • Los Angeles, CA

1d • $110,938 - $169,432 • Onsite

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. Join Blue Origin's Lunar Permanence team as a Responsible Engineer driving the design and development of innovative pump systems for the most ambitious human spaceflight mission of our generation. You'll own the complete design lifecycle for clean-sheet pumps powering water, coolant, and propellant systems on NASA's Artemis lunar vehicles. This role offers the perfect blend of hands-on technical work and growing leadership responsibility—take ownership of critical pump designs, mentor junior engineers, and directly impact the systems that will return humans to the Moon.

Requirements

• B.S. in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or related technical subject area
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in complete pump design (concept through detailed design and testing)
• Professional design experience with pump components: impellers, diffusers, shafts, motors, bearings across multiple fluid systems (water, LOX, LH2, LNG, coolants)
• Proficiency in 3D CAD programs (Creo preferred) for detailed component and assembly design
• Experience with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) tools (ANSYS preferred) for structural and thermal analysis
• Strong command of engineering drawing standards including GD&T (ASME Y14.5) and ANSI/ASME practices
• Excellent communication skills: ability to present technical work clearly in writing, verbally, and graphically
• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external partners (government agencies, suppliers, contractors)
• Willingness to work on-site with occasional travel

Nice To Haves

• M.S. in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or related technical subject area
• 7+ years of progressive pump design experience, including clean-sheet development projects
• Experience across all phases of integrating pumps in space vehicle applications (requirements, design, analysis, testing, qualification)
• Hands-on expertise with high-speed submerged motor design and performance in various fluid environments
• Experience designing electrically driven pumps where cost and mass optimization are mission-critical
• Background with Non-Conformance (NC) analysis and engineering disposition for flight hardware
• Experience working with flight qualification processes and government/military specifications (MIL-HDBK, MIL-STD)

Responsibilities

• Own the complete design development of assigned pump systems (water, coolant, propellant) from concept through testing and flight qualification
• Lead sizing, trade studies, and preliminary design phases, establishing technical baselines and performance requirements
• Perform detailed mechanical design of pump components: impellers, diffusers, shafts, motors, and bearings
• Conduct structural and fluid dynamics analyses, leveraging CAD and FEA tools to optimize performance and validate designs
• Execute and manage mechanical, structural, and thermal analyses to validate pump performance across operating environments
• Support component and system-level testing, troubleshoot results, and iterate designs based on test data
• Lead engineering analysis for Non-Conformance (NC) dispositions and implement robust corrective actions
• Ensure designs meet cost and mass targets critical to mission success
• Work with multidisciplinary teams across motor design, bearings, fluids, thermal structures, and manufacturing
• Collaborate with production and manufacturing partners to ensure designs are buildable and cost-effective
• Interface with internal stakeholders, NASA, and National Team partners on technical decisions and design approaches
• Mentor and support junior engineers, sharing technical expertise and fostering problem-solving skills
• Manage the pump development lifecycle: requirements, interface definitions, design, manufacturing coordination, assembly, and verification
• Oversee component integration and assembly processes; maintain quality and technical accountability
• Support manufacturing reviews and design-for-manufacturability improvements
• Own hardware documentation including engineering drawings, analysis reports, and test plans
• Produce clear, compelling technical documentation: engineering drawings with full GD&T compliance, analysis reports, and design presentations
• Present technical findings and design rationale to NASA, government partners, and internal leadership
• Communicate complex technical concepts across disciplines and to non-technical stakeholders

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.
• 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: Mid Level