Liquids Hardware Design Engineer II

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 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 mission vehicles. We're seeking an experienced

Liquids Cryogenic Hardware Design Engineer to design the fluid systems that power this revolution. You will 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.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

• Special Mentions: Relocation provided
• Occasional travel up to 25% of the time
• Interviews will include a technical assessment

Responsibilities include but are not limited to

• Define Fluids component requirements that meet system needs, negotiate interfaces, evaluate potential in house and vendor designs, conduct 1st order analyses
• Generate and present component details in vehicle design reviews and integration forums, field questions related to your components
• Generate and release engineering drawings
• Work with supplier team to identify and procure materials and components
• Work with supplier team to finalize design, build, test, and deliver components to the vehicle
• Generate test and analysis reports following subsystem specific test campaigns
• Provide complete component verification products

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related field
• 2+ years of experience in aerospace propulsion and fluid analysis and piping design including process component selection and process fluid design architecture
• Familiarity with propulsion and fluid system components (i.e. valves, regulators and pumps for cryogenics, propellants, and other fluids)
• Ability to interpret and generate Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
• Ability to create fabrication and installation drawings with Creo Parametric.

Desired

• Cryogenic fluids knowledge including testing
• Experience performing the structural and fluid design and analysis of piping and tubing systems; and using analysis tools such as ANSYS, Thermal Desktop.

Experience with Creo Parametric and Windchill

Knowledge of standard installation and fabrication methods of piping systems (tube stock, fittings, connections, fasteners, welding, etc.)

• Advanced Engineering degree (Masters or PhD)
• Knowledge of ASME Y14.5 geometric dimensioning and tolerance
• Culture Statement

Additional information

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.

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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.

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

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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 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.