Fluid Systems Design Engineer I: Upper Stage - New Glenn

$75,510 - $105,714/Yr

Blue Origin

Full-time - Entry Level

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The Fluid Systems Design Engineer I role at Blue Origin focuses on the design, development, manufacturing, and testing of fluid systems for rockets, specifically for the New Glenn launch vehicle. This position is integral to ensuring safe and repeatable space flight, requiring a commitment to quality and collaboration within a diverse team. The engineer will engage in all phases of the design cycle, utilizing creative problem-solving skills to address complex challenges in high-pressure and cryogenic environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and route complex fluid subsystems (i.e., pressurization, pneumatics, propellant utilization)
• Strong understanding of thermodynamics and fluid mechanics
• Work with fluid components (i.e., solenoid valves, pneumatic valves, regulators, pressure vessels and instrumentation)
• Author component specifications and manage 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
• Lead and participate in component and system level testing and data analysis
• Manage projects, including vendor management, scheduling, and budget tracking
• Utilize fluid modeling software such as REFPROP, SINDA/FLUINT and Thermal Desktop
• Work with 3D CAD programs (Creo preferred) and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) programs (ANSYS Preferred)
• Deliver completed designs using best drafting practices per ASME Y14.5 GD&T standards along with clear and well documented analysis reports

Requirements

• Minimum of a B.S. degree in engineering
• 3+ years of professional engineering experience with complex fluid systems
• Demonstrated 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
• Solid 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
• Working knowledge 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.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with hydrazine and/or cryogenic systems
• Working knowledge of cryogenic material properties and testing
• Experience with data acquisition systems
• Experience with the application and use of welding

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%
• Education Support Program
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours
• Up to 14 company-paid holidays
• Discretionary bonus designed to reward individual contributions and allow employees to share in company results