Blue Origin · 13 hours ago
Fluids Systems Engineer III
Greater Seattle Area
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$121K/yr - $169K/yr
4+ years expBlue Origin is a company focused on developing reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems. The Fluids Systems Engineer III role involves supporting the development and operations of the New Glenn launch vehicle, specifically working on the design, analysis, and qualification of pressurized liquid and gas systems.
AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
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
Share the team’s impact on all aspects of detailed mechanical design, requirements, layouts, analysis, component selection, modeling, drafting, manufacturing, and test definition
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or equivalent
4+ years proven experience
Proven experience in the design of aerospace fluid or mechanical systems
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
Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
Experience with Project Management initiatives such as schedule maintenance and vendor management
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
Preferred
Master's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or equivalent
Experience designing systems with Hydrogen, Oxygen, Methane and Nitrogen in liquid and/or gaseous states
Experience with thermo-fluid solver applications Thermal Desktop (Sinda Fluint), AFT (Fathom/Arrow), Excel-based models, REFPROP
Proven understanding of materials properties and treatments
Hands-on experience building and testing mechanical assemblies or pressurized components/systems
Solid understanding of fabrication, integration processes, and quality control techniques relevant to tubes, machined components, and welded hardware
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.
Company
Blue Origin
Blue Origin is an aerospace company that focuses on lowering the cost of spaceflight and helping to explore the solar system.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$185.35MKey Investors
NASAUnited States Space Force
2024-02-20Secondary Market
2024-01-24Undisclosed· $18M
2021-12-03Grant· $130M
Leadership Team
David Limp
Chief Executive Officer
Tim Collins
Vice President, Global Supply Chain
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