Fluids Engineer - Lunar Permanence

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 diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! 

We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.

We are looking for a fluids design engineer designing the fluid systems for Lunar spacecraft. Work will include the complete life cycle of the system from definition, interfaces, conceptual design, detailed design, component development, assembly, verification, and operation. You will own your components from initial design to analyzing data from their landing on the moon!

You will understand and contribute to flight piping and instrumentation diagrams and schematics. You will design and perform 1st order analyses to verify your designs. You will work with suppliers or Blue Origin groups to identify and procure components. You will contribute to Lunar vehicle design in CAD by modeling valves, propulsion elements, sensors, piping, and other equipment in the flight vehicle. You will size, select material, and analyze piping and supporting structure for structural integrity due to pressure, vibration, fracture, fatigue, etc. You will manage suppliers and other support to procure, fabricate, and install flight hardware. You will create and manage the project plans for various hardware including cost and schedule.

Bring your technical expertise, leadership skills, and dedication to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

You will work directly with NASA and our National Team Partners as part of the Human Landing System (HLS) Sustaining Lunar Development (SLD) program. You will play a key role in developing the Lunar Permanence system that will return humans to the Moon and extend human presence permanently beyond the bounds of Earth.

Responsibilities

Fluids systems design and development, including developing specifications and procurement of components, designing of parts and assemblies in CAD, performing trade studies, and analysis of test dataInterpreting and generating Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)Design and/or create specifications for fluid components i.e., solenoid valves, directional valves, manifolds, regulators, pressure vessels and instrumentationDevelop and maintain interface definitions between fluid systems and other vehicle subsystemsDesign and analyze custom components for fluid, thermal and structural applicationsPerform component verification of internally and externally sourced components to company standardsCoordinate with other subsystem teams to ensure operability and fitmentGood project management skills are necessary in this role to be successful including vendor management.

Qualifications

B.S. degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related engineering field2+ years of experience in aerospace propulsion and fluid systemsExperience in 3D CAD programs, drawing creation, piping applications, and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) programs (ANSYS Preferred).Experience performing flow and pressure calculations as well as structural and thermal analysis of fluid systemsExperience handling large assemblies in CADKnowledge of design for manufacturability for a variety of manufacturing methods (CNC machining, cold forming, welding, additive manufacturing)Knowledge of standard installation and fabrication methods of fluid systems (tube stock, fittings, connections, fasteners, welding, etc.)Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of team work and inclusionMust 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

Advanced degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related engineering fieldExperience with cryogenic fluidExperience with additive manufacturing for end-use applicationsExperience qualifying components and systems for air or space flightExperience with Creo, Creo Piping and WindchillKnowledge of ASME Y14.5 geometric dimensioning and tolerance

Compensation range for on site WA applicants is $89,820-$125,748

Compensation range for on site CA applicants is $89,820-$125,748

Other Site Ranges May Differ

Inclusivity Statement

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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.

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.

Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

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