Blue Origin

Fluid Mechanical Design Engineer III - Lunar Permanence

Blue Origin$108K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
  • 8+ years in aerospace propulsion and cryogenic systems design
  • Expertise in cryogenic components like valves and pumps
  • Proficient in system sizing analysis and specifications
  • Experience with P&IDs and fabrication drawings
  • Familiar with cryogenic systems from concept to integration
  • Knowledge of manufacturing best practices

Responsibilities

  • Define and own requirements for lunar-specific fluid systems
  • Drive design reviews and articulate technical decisions
  • Specify, procure, and optimize materials for lunar missions
  • Oversee the complete cycle from design to delivery
  • Document engineering standards and verify compliance
  • Lead structural and fluid analyses in extreme environments

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Basic and supplemental life insurance
  • Paid parental leave and short/long-term disability
  • 401(k) with a company match
  • Stock options for regular employees
  • Up to four weeks paid time off and 14 paid holidays
  • Education support program
Full Job Description

Application close date:

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

This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin's Blue Moon landers and related products. To further Blue Origin's mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface.

As part of a hardworking team of specialists, technicians, and engineers you will work to design, analyze, build, test, integrate, and operate fluids and propulsion subsystems for Lunar landers. Blue Origin's Lunar Transporter team is building the spacecraft that will deliver cargo and crew to the Moon—opening an entirely new frontier for commerce, science, and exploration. We're seeking an experiencedLiquids Cryogenic Hardware Design Engineerto design the fluid systems that power this revolution. The Lunar Transporter demands uncompromising reliability in extreme environments. Your cryogenic systems will operate in deep space, lunar orbit, and on the lunar surface. You'll own the complete lifecycle of mission-critical hardware that directly enables lunar logistics and human exploration. This isn't incremental work—it's foundational technology for a new economy.

Special Mentions:

  • Relocation provided
  • Travel expected up to 15% of the time
  • Shifts available: 1st 8am - 5pm
  • Interviews may include a technical assessment

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Define & Own Requirements– Lead component requirement definition for lunar-specific environments, negotiate critical interfaces, and evaluate both in-house and vendor solutions through rigorous first-order analysis
  • Drive Design Reviews– Present detailed component designs to cross-functional teams, defend technical decisions, and collaborate across lunar vehicle systems
  • Specify & Procure– Partner with suppliers to source optimal materials and components optimized for lunar transporter missions
  • Execute the Full Cycle– From design refinement through build, test, and delivery—watch your components launch toward the Moon
  • Document Excellence– Generate engineering drawings, P&IDs, and verification packages that meet lunar mission standards
  • Lead Problem Solving– Conduct structural and fluid analyses using industry-leading tools (ANSYS, Thermal Desktop, Creo/ProEngineer) in the lunar thermal and vacuum environment

Minimum Qualifications:

  • B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field
  • 8+ years designing aerospace propulsion and cryogenic fluid systems, including tubing or piping architecture
  • Expertise in cryogenic components (valves, regulators, pumps)
  • Proficiency in cryogenic fluid system sizing analysis and selection to include components, system specifications, etc..
  • Expertise creating and interpreting P&IDs and fabrication drawings
  • Experience in cryogenic fluid system from concept through vehicle integration
  • Experience in design for manufacturing best practices

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Advanced degree (Master's or Ph.D.)
  • Hands-on cryogenics experience
  • Experience with space systems or extreme environment applications
  • Mastery of Windchill and eBOM creation and usage
  • Mastery of CREO Parametric Piping
  • Knowledge of ASME Y14.5 GD&T standards
  • Familiarity with piping fabrication methods, welding, and installation best practices

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.

About Blue Origin

Blue Origin is an aerospace company that develops rockets and spacecraft for commercial and government customers. The company's products include the New Shepard suborbital vehicle and the New Glenn orbital rocket. Blue Origin was founded in 2000 by Jeff Bezos and is headquartered in Kent, Washington.
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