Senior Engineer, Fluid Systems

Employer description

Application close date:

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

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 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.

As part of a hardworking team of engineers, analysts, and technicians, you will design, analyze, test, and critically review the safety-critical fluid and mechanical hardware that flies on the New Glenn second stage.
 

This role is part of the New Glenn business unit, which builds Blue Origin’s heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle. To further Blue Origin’s mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth, we are building reusable rockets that deliver crew and cargo to orbit and beyond.

We are looking for a Senior Engineer to join the Second Stage Fluid Systems team. Our team owns the complex mechanical and fluid hardware that makes flight possible: pumps, valves, combustors, pressure vessels, tubing, and secondary structure. You will design, analyze, test, and critically review safety-critical flight hardware while providing leadership, expertise, and mentorship across a cross-disciplinary team.

Bring your technical expertise, leadership skills, and dedication to quality. Passion for our mission and vision is required.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Provide technical leadership on a cross-disciplinary team in a fast-paced design environmentOwn hardware from concept through detailed design, development, qualification, assembly, and flightApply first-principles physics and engineering analysis to size, design, and validate hardwareLead trade studies and advise the team on technical approaches to our hardest problemsDefine requirements, interfaces, specifications, and control documents with stakeholdersPlan and conduct engineering tests, lead data reviews, and correlate results to predictionsManage procurements, schedules, and risks to meet hardware delivery commitmentsSupport production and quality, including dispositioning material defectsReview and approve designs and documentation created by other engineersMentor junior engineers and improve team best practices

Minimum Qualifications

B.S. in Mechanical, Aerospace, Systems Engineering, Physics, or related technical field8+ years of experience designing and developing fluid and/or mechanical systems and componentsExperience taking hardware from design through test and into operationProficiency with 3D CAD and engineering analysis (structural, stress, thermal, or fluid)Experience leading small teams and/or subcontractors to accomplish objectivesAbility to work effectively and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environmentExcellent verbal, written, and graphical communication skillsAbility to earn trust and maintain positive, professional relationships

Preferred Qualifications

M.S. in a related technical fieldExperience with launch vehicles, upper stages, spacecraft, or propulsion systemsExperience in oil and gas, power generation, industrial rotating equipment, or other high-consequence fluid system industriesCryogenic and high-pressure fluid systems experienceCreo and ANSYSSystems engineering experience: requirements and interface definition, management, and verificationExperience with the full lifecycle of a propulsion or fluid system

 Base Pay Range for:

WA applicants is $145,188.00 - $203,263.20

Other site ranges may differ

Culture 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 an 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.

Background Check

Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background CheckRequired for Certain Job Profiles:  Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installationRequired for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical
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.Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)Paid Time Off:  Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company’s intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company’s results, or other factors at the company’s sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.
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 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. 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, sex, 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 “Know Your Rights,” please see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

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]. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.