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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.

We are actively seeking a level 3 Fluids Systems Design Engineer to play a pivotal role in our ambitious Zero Boil Off (ZBO) cryocooler program, focused on pushing the boundaries of aerospace technology. As part of a small, passionate, mission driven, and accomplished team of experts, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, qualify, and integrate ZBO’s cryocooler technology onto launch vehicles and/or payloads. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 8 years of experience designing, analyzing, qualifying, and launching flight hardware. Additionally, the candidate should be technically ambitious, have grit, and a proven track record of developing processes for new technology. This position is based in Kent, WA.

Special Mentions:

• Relocation provided

• Travel expected up to 15% of the time

• Interviews will include a technical assessment

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Participate in the entire design cycle of pressure vessels and structure for space flight vehicles, including conceptual and detailed design, trade studies, structural analysis, development testing, and qualification

• Generate component drawings, assembly drawings, and interface control documents with application of GD&T per ASME Y14.5

• Create documentation for assembly and testing of development and flight hardware

• Participate in subsystem level testing including planning, execution, data reduction and analysis

• Develop component specifications and manage suppliers

• Leverage experience and engineering judgement to quickly design and produce non-flight, proof of concept hardware for fast-moving research and development projects

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or a related field

• 8+ years of relevant, industry experience

• Recent experience designing aerospace or equivalent type mechanical system elements within aircraft, spacecraft, or launch vehicles

• Strong mechanical design, integration, and mechanism analysis skills using 3D modeling CAD software (such as CREO, NX, Catia)

• Professional experience specifying fluid fittings and mounts

• Experience interpreting Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)

• Proficient in simulation tools (such as ANSYS or NASTRAN)

• Expertise in GD&T analysis (ASME Y14.5) and performing tolerance stacks

• Knowledge of manufacturing, assembly, integration, and qualification testing

• Experience specifying and justifying margins and test sequences for aerospace systems

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary team environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with industry and regulatory requirements such as SMC-S-016, JSC-65858, ANSI/AIAA S-080A-2018, and NASA-STD-5020

• Strong knowledge of finite element analysis (ANSYS preferred) and problem solving skills

• Knowledge of complex cryogenic systems, including pressure vessels

• Experience with composite and metallic materials (ideally in cryogenic applications)

• Experience in the design, analysis, qualification, and launch of pressurized flight hardware

• Knowledge and familiarity with fatigue and fracture mechanics

• General familiarity with standard methods for testing mechanical properties (including low and high cycle fatigue, fracture, creep, stress rupture, shock and vibration response)

• Experience with pneumatic/cryogenic pressure systems - including fluid fittings, flexible elements, welded tubing, weight critical pressure vessels

Compensation Range for:

WA applicants is $117,498.00-$164,497.20

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.

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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.

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

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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.

• 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.

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