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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.

About the Role

This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin's Blue Moon lander product lines. To further Blue Origin's mission of having millions of people living and working in space, we are building sustainable infrastructure for transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface. As a Valve Responsible Engineer, you will own components across their complete life cycle, from requirements definition and conceptual design through detailed design, development testing, verification, and flight operations. You will be part of a team of designing the next generation of valves for crewed lunar vehicles to enable a sustained human presence on the Moon.
Responsibilities

• Own valve designs end-to-end: requirements, interfaces, detailed design, drawing release, test support, and anomaly resolution
• Perform first-order structural, thermal, and flow analyses to verify designs; coordinate with the analysis team for higher-fidelity modeling (FEA, CFD)
• Size components, select materials, and evaluate performance under pressure, vibration, temperature, and mechanical loads
• Create Drawings and apply GD&T per ASME Y14.5 to produce manufacturable, inspectable hardware
• Model valves, fittings, actuators, and interfaces in Creo within the flight vehicle assembly
• Coordinate with suppliers, procurement, and manufacturing to source, fabricate, and deliver flight hardware
• Support development and qualification testing; analyze test data and iterate designs
• Mentor junior engineers and participate in technical peer reviews

Minimum Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
• 4+ years of experience in valve or mechanical/fluids component design
• Working knowledge of propulsion and fluid system components (valves, regulators, check valves, relief valves, actuators) for cryogenic and propellant service
• Proficiency with Creo (or equivalent parametric CAD) for part and assembly modeling
• Experience applying GD&T to component drawings
• Familiarity with design analysis tools such as ANSYS or Thermal Desktop
• Ability to define test requirements, support test execution, and conduct data analysis
• 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

Desired Qualifications

• M.S. or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
• Experience with FEA or CFD software (ANSYS Mechanical or equivalent)
• Hands-on experience with cryogenic or high-pressure fluid system hardware

Base Pay Range for:
CA applicants is $121,023.00 - $169,432.20CO applicants is $110,938.00 - $155,312.85WA applicants is $121,023.00 - $169,432.20VA applicants is $121,023.00 - $169,432.20

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.

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.