Lunar Fluids & Propulsion Valve Engineer II

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!

All the relevant skills, qualifications and experience that a successful applicant will need are listed in the following description.

This role is part of the Lunar Transportation business unit, which develops Blue Origin's multiple Blue Moon lander product lines.

To further Blue Origin's mission of having millions of people living and working in space, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface.

We are looking for multiple fluids, propulsion, and mechanical design engineers with experience developing new components.

You will design the propulsion and / or fluid systems for Lunar spacecraft with a particular focus on valves to transport and gasify liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen.

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 define requirements, design, and perform 1st order analyses to verify your designs. You will work with suppliers or Blue Origin groups to identify and procure valves for the flight vehicle.

You will size, select material, and analyze these components 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 your hardware including cost and schedule.

You may mentor entry level engineers and perform technical peer reviews.

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 Transportation system that will return humans to the Moon and extend human presence permanently beyond the bounds of Earth.

Qualifications :

• B.S. degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related field
• 3+ years of experience aerospace propulsion and fluid system analysis and design including component selection
• Experience performing the structural and fluid design and analysis of piping and tubing systems; and using analysis tools such as ANSYS, Thermal Desktop.
• Experience interpreting and generating Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
• Experience creating fabrication and installation drawings with ProEngineer / Creo
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of collaboration and inclusion
• 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.

Desired :

• Experience with ProEngineer / Creo, Windchill, and ProPiping
• Experience with cryogenic components in space applications
• Experience with human rated space hardware
• Knowledge of standard installation and fabrication methods of piping systems (tube stock, fittings, connections, fasteners, welding, etc.)
• Advanced Engineering degree
• Knowledge of ASME Y14.5 geometric dimensioning and tolerance
• Compensation : Compensation range for on-site CO applicants is $82,335-$115,269; for on-site WA applicants is $89,820-$125,748;

for on-site CA applicants is $89,820-$125,748. Other site ranges may differ.

Inclusivity 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 a diverse, inclusive, and 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.

Export Control Regulations : 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity : Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated workforce.

Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities.

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