Fluid Systems Design Engineer II - Large Scale Tests [fixed Term]

Design Engineer For New Glenn Launch Vehicle

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 launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to Earth's orbit and beyond. Engineered with a reusable first stage and a seven-meter payload fairing, New Glenn is building the road to space.

We are looking for a design engineer with experience in:

• Working within a hard working, collaborative team of fluids designers and test engineers to design, procure, and set up large scale system level tests that embody the principle of test like you fly.
• Supporting large scale tests at the core of our program, developing key technology and demonstrating system level performance and durability via integral testing.
• Designing, procuring, and setting up flight like systems including valves, tubing, and instrumentation as well as designing the panels and structures supporting them.
• Supporting the test facility set up via design, procurement, and installation of test infrastructure valves, fluid components, and instrumentation.

Passion for our mission and vision is required! This is a Fixed Term role with an end date of December 31, 2026.

Responsibilities:

• Own flight like builds of test articles and systems
• Collaborate closely with vehicle designers to understand flight systems and test objectives
• Define component requirements and design or select components
• Oversee manufacturing and procurement of components and sub-assemblies
• Work on a daily basis with engineers and technicians to build and verify test setups
• Ensure timely deliver and set up of test articles to the test site
• Be part of the test team managing the large scale test operations

Qualifications:

• B.S. degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related field
• 3+ years of experience in an aerospace propulsion or fluid subject area
• Experience in 3D CAD programs (Creo)
• Experience with analysis/calculations of flow through components or systems
• Knowledge of propulsion and fluid system components (i.e. valves, regulators, pressure vessels)
• Hardware procurement experience
• Desired: Experience with launch vehicles, launch vehicle upper stages, spacecraft, or satellites
• Experience in design, fabrication and testing of components or systems for launch vehicle or ground support systems
• Proven understanding of aerospace materials and treatments
• Experience with cryogenic fluids including liquid Oxygen and Hydrogen
• Experience with the design and development of seals
• Experience in Finite Element Analysis (FEA) tools to analyze pressurized systems and secondary structures (ANSYS)

Compensation Range for: CO applicants is $88,284.00-$123,597.60; WA applicants is $96,310.00-$134,833.65 Other site ranges may differ

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