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 supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration, heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low-Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar, and beyond. Its first stage is fully reusable, and the vehicle was designed from the beginning to be human-capable.

In this position you will be responsible for leading the design, development, and testing of fluid systems for rockets! You will engage in all levels of the design cycle including conceptual design, requirements definition, thermo-fluid modeling, structural layout and analysis, integration, test and mission support. You will use creative thinking and novel manufacturing solutions to tackle sophisticated problems with various fluids systems which include high pressure gas, cryogenic propellant, post combustion product and highly stressed hardware.

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!

 

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain sophisticated fluid subsystems.

• Perform trade studies to optimize GS2 Fluids system Design.

• Strong understanding of thermodynamics and fluid mechanics

• Work with fluid components (i.e., solenoid valves, pneumatic valves, regulators, pumps, instrumentation, etc).

• Author component specifications and handle suppliers through design, development, qualification, and delivery of flight hardware

• Work closely with other groups to ensure your systems work together, resolving issues with calculated risk.

• Following design efforts, you will lead and participate in component and system level testing and data analysis.

• To be successful in this role, need good project management skills are vital including vendor management, scheduling, and budget tracking.

• Work with REFPROP, SINDA/FLUINT and Thermal Desktop or other fluid modeling software.

• Work with 3D CAD programs (Creo preferred) and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) programs (ANSYS Preferred)

• Develop and execute development test campaigns of the vehicle fluids subsystems against program requirements and potential upgrades.

• Perform component verification of internally and externally sourced components to company standards and vehicle requirements.

• Develop and maintain interface definitions between fluid systems and other vehicle subsystems, such as ground support equipment (GSE) and engines.

• Support Fluids team abroad in component design, budgeting, and integration.

• Maintain Qualification Baseline Review reports for all fluids subsystems.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of a B.S. degree in engineering

• 3+ Years of proven experience with spacecraft or launch vehicle fluid system component design or test.

• Experience with aircraft, spacecraft, or launch vehicles in the detail design of aerospace or equivalent type fluid systems and components.

• Proven understanding of fluid components such as valves, pressure vessels, flex elements and fittings

• Knowledge of fabrication, integration processes and quality control relative to tubes/piping and machined components

• Solid understanding of materials and treatments

• Experience fixing fluids hardware.

• 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.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with rocket fluids systems.

• Solid understanding of cryogenic material properties and testing

• Experience with data acquisition systems.

• Experience with the application and use of welding.

• Experience with testing fluids hardware and troubleshooting components.

 

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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