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 diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!  

This role is part of the New Shepard program. New Shepard is a reusable suborbital rocket system designed to take astronauts and research payloads past the Kármán line – the internationally recognized boundary of space. Through operational reusability, New Shepard supports our mission of lowering the cost of access to space.

As part of a hardworking team of diverse engineers, you will be responsible for design and analysis projects supporting New Shepard’s fluids subsystems. On New Shepard, fluids engineers support a broad range of applications including low pressure environmental control systems, high pressure pneumatics, and cryogenic liquids. You will share in the team’s impact on all aspects of pressurized system design, analysis, build, test, and flight operations for the reusable New Shepard spacecraft. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable spaceflight.  Our best team members are flexible in constantly evolving environments, thorough, detail oriented and passionate.  We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and dedication to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

The New Shepard team is headquartered in Kent, WA but we are actively building small teams in several of our remote office locations including Los Angeles, Denver, Huntsville, Reston (Virginia), and Phoenix. Hiring preference will be given to folks who are willing to relocate to Kent, but applicants for our remote locations will absolutely be considered!

Responsibilities:

• Participate in the entire design cycle, including requirements derivation, conceptual and detailed design, system performance modeling, structural analysis, manufacturing and integration support, development testing and qualification.
• Design and route individual fluid subsystems (i.e., propellant feed, pressurization, pneumatics, reaction control) including procurement, integration support, and discrepancy resolution.
• Design fluid component groups (i.e., solenoid valves, regulators, pressure vessels) including specification, procurement, processing, and discrepancy resolution of specific components.
• Perform stress analysis of fluid subsystems including hand calculations and FEA.
• Identify and implement design changes to improve system reliability, operational cost, and fight cadence.
• Participate in component and subsystem level testing including planning, execution, data reduction, and analysis.
• Participate in verification audits of existing components and subsystems.
• Perform Failure Modes and Effects Criticality Analysis and requirements verification.
• Develop project development plans, schedules and cost estimates.
• Coach, mentor and technically assist other engineers and team members.

Qualifications:

• Passion for all things fluids/pneumatic, problem solving, and getting the job done.
• B.S. degree or higher in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, mechatronics or related field.
• 5+ years’ experience – note, level of position will be commensurate with candidate experience, capabilities, and skillset (level 3, Senior, or Principal)
• Demonstrated experience in aerospace or related industry in one or more of the following areas:
• Design and operation of high-pressure pneumatic systems
• Design and operation of cryogenic or two-phase fluid systems
• Design of valves, mechanical assemblies, fittings, tubing, and seals
• High pressure pneumatics and cryogenic component testing experience
• Use of common aerospace structural materials, surface treatments, and fasteners
• Thermodynamics, fluid flow, and heat transfer analysis
• Safety assessment and operation of high energy pressurized test hardware.
• Ability to learn, grow and tackle new challenges in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and task ownership, someone who demonstrates pride in all work and willingness to perform low-level tasks when needed.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and handle small and large projects with a diversity of internal and external customers.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to our inclusive culture.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD programs (Creo Pro/E preferred)
• Experience with launch vehicle, aircraft, or spacecraft manufacturing and integration.
• Passion for advancing the commercial space industry and human spaceflight.
• Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Washington Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.

Desired

• M.S. degree or higher in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, mechatronics or related field.
• Experience with CFD analysis including hand calculations and Finite Element Analysis (ANSYS preferred)
• Test instrumentation and data acquisition experience
• Experience with GD&T (ASME Y14.5)
• Hands-on experience with machining, building, and maintaining pressurized or mechanical systems

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

 

Compensation Range for:

WA applicants is $111,690.00-$156,366.00

Other site ranges may differ

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

Inclusivity Statement

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Benefits

Benefits include:  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.

Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “EEO Is the Law,” please see here.

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Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at [email protected].

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