Fluid Systems Design Engineer II - Large Scale Tests [Fixed Term]

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.

This role supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration heavy-lift launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to Earth’s orbit and beyond. Engineered with a reusable first stage and a seven-meter payload fairing, New Glenn is building the road to space.

We are looking for a design engineer with experience in You will be expected to work within a hard working, collaborative team of fluids designers and test engineers to design, procure, and set up large scale system level tests that embody the principle of test like you fly.

This role supports large scale tests at the core of our program, developing key technology and demonstrating system level performance and durability via integral testing. You will design, procure, and set up flight like systems including valves, tubing, and instrumentation as well as designing the panels and structures supporting them.

This role also includes support of the test facility set up via design, procurement, and installation of test infrastructure valves, fluid components, and instrumentation.

Passion for our mission and vision is required!

This is a Fixed Term role with an end date of December 31, 2026.

Responsibilities:

• Own flight like builds of test articles and systems

• Collaborate closely with vehicle designers to understand flight systems and test objectives

• Define component requirements and design or select components.

• Oversee manufacturing and procurement of components and sub-assemblies

• Work on a daily basis with engineers and technicians to build and verify test setups

• Ensure timely deliver and set up of test articles to the test site.

• Be part of the test team managing the large scale test operations.

Qualifications:

• B.S. degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related field

• 3+ years of experience in an aerospace propulsion or fluid subject area

• Experience in 3D CAD programs (Creo)

• Experience with analysis/calculations of flow through components or systems

• Knowledge of propulsion and fluid system components (i.e. valves, regulators, pressure vessels)

• Hardware procurement experience

Desired:

• Experience with launch vehicles, launch vehicle upper stages, spacecraft, or satellites

• Experience in design, fabrication and testing of components or systems for launch vehicle or ground support systems

• Proven understanding of aerospace materials and treatments

• Experience with cryogenic fluids including liquid Oxygen and Hydrogen

• Experience with the design and development of seals

• Experience in Finite Element Analysis (FEA) tools to analyze pressurized systems and secondary structures (ANSYS)

 

Compensation Range for:

CO applicants is $88,284.00-$123,597.60;WA applicants is $96,310.00-$134,833.65

Other site ranges may differ

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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.

• 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.

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