MK1 Senior Fluids Systems Engineer - Lunar Permanence

BLUE ORIGIN•West Melbourne, WA

22h•$145,188 - $203,263

About The Position

This role is part of Blue Origin’s Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Moon landers and related products. The team is building sustainable infrastructure to transport crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface. The MK1 Lunar Lander, “Endurance,” is described as the largest and most complex vehicle ever to land on the Moon; another MK1 lander will deliver NASA’s VIPER rover to continue exploration of the lunar south pole. As a member of the MK1 Fluids Systems Engineering team, the Senior Fluids Systems Engineer applies systems engineering, fluids, and propulsion expertise to complex subsystems and works with specialists, technicians, and engineers. The role involves leading subsystem studies and engineering work, supporting integration and test, and contributing technical direction and mentoring. The position is part of the Fluids and Propulsion Integrated Product Team.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a similar technical field.
At least 8 years of proven experience in fluids, propulsion, or aerospace systems.
Experience with fluid and gas components such as solenoid valves, directional valves, manifolds, regulators, pumps, pressure vessels, and instrumentation.
Ability to lead cross-functional teams, drive multi-subsystem integration, and lead trade studies.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including graphical communication.
Proven experience across the full systems engineering development cycle: concept, requirements, design, analysis, integration, safety, configuration management, verification, and test.
Demonstrated technical mentoring experience and ability to provide technical direction.
Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.
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 leading trade studies to drive design improvements in fluids and propulsion architecture.
Experience owning fluid components and instrumentation through acceptance and qualification test campaigns.
Spacecraft, space vehicle, or launch vehicle fluid systems experience.
Working experience with hydrogen, oxygen, and cryogenic systems.
Experience utilizing Jira and Windchill.

Responsibilities

Work at significant technical depth on complex subsystems with no oversight as part of the Fluids and Propulsion Integrated Product Team.
Lead subsystem trade studies from early concept through approval and implementation.
Perform fluids systems engineering tasks, including trade studies, component design and integration, first-order analysis, and test support.
Ensure timely updates and communication of subsystem-level architecture diagrams and schematics.
Apply systems engineering fundamentals across concept development, requirements, design, analysis, validation, integration, safety, configuration management, verification, and test.
Integrate the fluids and propulsion subsystem with overall vehicle-level design, analysis, software, and operations.
Provide technical mentoring and direction within the team.

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.
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, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on individual contributions or company results; amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed.