Senior Fluids and Propulsion Engineer – Lunar Permanence

BLUE ORIGIN•Houston, TX

About The Position

This role is part of Blue Origin’s Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Moon landers and related products to support sustainable transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface. The Senior Fluids and Propulsion Engineer will work on the Transfer Stage Vehicle as part of the Gas and Thrusters (G&T) team, under a senior engineer. The position focuses on fluid systems, fluid dynamics, and compressible and incompressible flow for space vehicles, including design of components and sub-assembly systems and coordination of design-task prioritization and execution. The engineer will size, select materials for, and analyze components for structural integrity under pressure, vibration, fracture, and fatigue conditions. Responsibilities also include fluid sub-assembly development, CAD design, drawing release, subsystem model integration, design-for-manufacturing and assembly efforts, fluid and structural analyses, component specifications and verification, interface management, trade studies, test-data analysis, and support for procurement, fabrication, and installation. Blue Origin emphasizes safety, collaboration, inclusion, quality, and its mission of enabling people to live and work in space.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or equivalent.
At least 5 years of experience using 3D CAD programs; Creo is preferred.
At least 5 years of proven experience designing aerospace fluid or mechanical systems.
Knowledge and experience with gas systems.
Proficiency in creating engineering drawings using GD&T (ASME Y14.5).
Experience performing flow and pressure calculations and structural and thermal analysis of fluid systems.
Understanding of fluid components such as valves, tubing, and pressurized hardware.
Ability to develop and maintain interface definitions between the vehicle and subsystems.
Knowledge of standard fluid-system installation and fabrication methods, including tube stock, fittings, connections, fasteners, and welding.
Excellent 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 to the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related engineering field.
Hands-on experience building and testing mechanical assemblies or pressurized components and systems.

Responsibilities

Design and develop fluids sub-assemblies, including parts and assemblies in CAD (Creo preferred).
Release drawings, parts, and assemblies for procurement and manufacturing.
Lead integration of CAD models across multiple subsystems.
Lead design-for-excellence efforts, including Design for Manufacturing and Design for Assembly.
Analyze custom components for fluid, thermal, and structural applications.
Interpret and generate Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) using AutoCAD.
Create specifications for fluid and gas components, including solenoid valves, directional valves, manifolds, regulators, pressure vessels, and instrumentation.
Develop and maintain interface definitions between fluid systems and other vehicle subsystems.
Perform component trade studies and analyze test data.
Work with suppliers or Blue Origin groups to identify components and support procurement, fabrication, and installation.
Perform component verification of internally and externally sourced components to company standards.
Contribute to team prioritization and execution of design tasks.
Size components, select materials, and analyze structural integrity under pressure, vibration, fracture, and fatigue conditions.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
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
Paid time off of up to four weeks per year, based on weekly scheduled hours
Up to 14 company-paid holidays
Depending on role type and job level, possible benefits and bonuses based on individual contributions or company results