Blue Origin

GS1 9E Stage Fluids System Responsible Engineer

Blue Origin$145K — $203K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering
  • 10+ years of aerospace fluid or mechanical systems design experience
  • Experience with 3D CAD, preferably Creo
  • Proficient with Finite Element Analysis tools, especially ANSYS
  • Skilled in engineering drawings and GD&T per ASME Y14.5
  • Deep understanding of fluid components and pressurized hardware
  • Familiar with fabrication, integration, and quality control processes.

Responsibilities

  • Design and analyze pressurized liquid and gas systems for reusable launch vehicles
  • Lead mechanical design and requirements gathering for stage engines and fluid systems
  • Select components and develop detailed layouts for systems
  • Conduct modeling and drafting for various mechanical systems
  • Define manufacturing processes and oversee component testing
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams for project success
  • Ensure compliance with safety standards and effective vendor management.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life insurance (basic and supplemental)
  • Paid parental leave
  • Short and long-term disability coverage
  • 401(k) with up to 5% company match
  • Stock options for all regular employees
  • Paid Time Off: up to 4 weeks per year and 14 company-paid holidays.
Full Job Description

Application close date:

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

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, you will work on the design, analysis, development, and qualification of pressurized liquid and gas systems on a reusable launch vehicle in extreme environments from cryogenic to hot gas temperatures. You will share the team’s impact on all aspects of detailed mechanical design, requirements, layouts, analysis, component selection, modeling, drafting, manufacturing, and test definition. To be successful in this position, you will have proven skills in mechanical design, fluid/thermal analysis, structural analysis, material selection, manufacturing processes, engineering release, component/system development testing, and vendor management.

We are looking for a Senior level engineer to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and dedication to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

The primary role will be the responsible engineer RE/SRE for stage engines and fluids systems.

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or equivalent
  • 10+ years of proven experience in the design of aerospace fluid or mechanical systems (Senior Career)
  • Experience in 3D CAD programs (Creo preferred)
  • Experience in Finite Element Analysis (FEA) tools to analyze pressurized systems and secondary structures (ANSYS preferred)
  • Proficiency in crafting engineering drawings with GD&T (ASME Y14.5)
  • Proven understanding of fluid components such as valves, tubing, and pressurized hardware
  • Solid understanding of fabrication, integration processes, and quality control techniques relevant to tubes, machined components, and welded hardware.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Master’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or equivalent
  • Experience designing systems with Hydrogen, Oxygen, and Methane in liquid and/or gaseous states
  • Experience in system layout or component design for launch vehicles or ground cryogenic and pressure systems
  • Experience with thermo-fluid solver applications Thermal Desktop (Sinda Fluint), AFT (Fathom/Arrow), Excel-based models, REFPROP
  • Proven understanding of materials properties and treatments; preference for aerospace materials
  • Hands-on experience building and testing mechanical assemblies or pressurized components/systems
  • Experience in all phases of integrating routed fluid systems in-ground base or flight vehicle applications
  • Experience in engineering analysis/support for disposition of Non-Conformance (NC) related to fluid components, machined parts, weldments, and electro-mechanical assemblies

Base Pay Range for:

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

Other site ranges may differ

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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2000

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