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 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, technicians, and specialists, you
will design, analyze, and integrate fluid systems for aerospace applications.
This role involves the development of pressurized fluid systems from concept
through production, including tube routing, component selection, and pressure
system structural and safety analysis for flight hardware. The ideal candidate
will have experience in fluids and thermal systems, engineering principles, and
the ability to work in a collaborative environment. This position will directly
impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated
commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable spaceflight
* Relocation provided
* Travel expected up to 25% of the time
* Interviews will include a technical assessment
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Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
* Design, analyze, and test fluid systems including pneumatic, cryogenic,
thermal, and environmental control systems.
* Develop and validate models of fluid systems using relevant software tools.
* Conduct experiments and analyze data to understand system and component
performance.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate fluid systems into
vehicle structure.
* Prepare technical documentation and present findings to stakeholders.
* Participate in design reviews and provide technical input for continuous
improvement.
* Good project management skills are vital, including vendor management,
scheduling, and budget tracking
* Author component specifications and manage suppliers through design,
development, qualification and delivery of flight hardware
Minimum Qualifications:
* Four-year aerospace or mechanical engineering degree (or similar discipline)
* 5+ years of experience in a similar role
* Experience with solid modelling, piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs),
and configuration control of engineering and documentation.
* Experience understanding fabrication and installation drawings.
* Knowledge of standard components, installation, and fabrication methods of
piping systems (pipe stock, fittings, connections, valves, fasteners,
structural members, fittings, welding, etc.)
* Knowledge of typical use, constraints, and specification of fluid components
typical in tubing and piping systems (valves, regulators, pumps, etc.).
* Demonstrated ability to collaborate with teams composed of multiple roles and
disciplines to achieve a common goal.
* Knowledge of 3D CAD programs (Creo preferred) and Finite Element Analysis
(FEA) programs (ANSYS Preferred)
Preferred Qualifications:
* Hands-on experience operating and troubleshooting mechanical and/or piping
systems.
* Experience with creating process hazards analyses, job hazards analysis and
formal risk evaluation.
* Experience with design and operation of typical aerospace fuel, oxidizer, and
high-pressure pneumatic systems.
* Experience with design, operations, and maintenance of cryogenic systems.
* Knowledge of precision cleaning processes / levels and passivation of
stainless steel
* Knowledge of marine environment corrosion mitigation (material and coatings
selection)
* Familiarity with test equipment, such as multimeters, dew point meters,
vacuum equipment, regulator panels.
* Work with REFPROP, SINDA/FLUINT and Thermal Desktop or other fluid modeling
software
* Experience troubleshooting fluids hardware
Base Pay Range for:
CO applicants is $110,938.00 - $155,312.85 WA 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.
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 Check
* Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System
(DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a
military installation
* Required 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 [https://www.eeoc.gov/poster].
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