Liquid System Responsible Engineer

About the role

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. This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin’s Blue Moon landers and related products, and is a member of the zero‑g propellant management team. The team is rethinking how space systems are designed, with a high‑performance architecture, efficient reusability, and rapid design iteration. Relocation is provided, travel is expected up to 25% of the time, and multiple positions are available.

Responsibilities

• Work at significant technical depth on complex subsystems with minimal oversight as part of the Zero‑g Propellant Management Product Team (IPT).
• Manage internal and external procurements and internal hardware dependencies required to meet subsystem deliveries.
• Tackle the diverse range of fluids propulsion design engineer tasks like leading trade studies, component design/integration, 1st order analysis, test support and supplier interface as the opportunities arise.
• Own hardware drawing release, manufacturing plan development, manufacturing support and integration onto the vehicle.
• Lead internal and external cryogenic technological development meetings.
• Cradle‑to‑grave ownership of cryogenic system.

Requirements

• B.S. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or related technical subject area.
• 5+ years of experience in cryogenic fluids and mechanical systems/components.
• Experience developing, integrating and certifying aerospace systems for flight.
• Experience with fluid/gas components i.e., solenoid valves, directional valves, manifolds, regulators, pressure vessels and instrumentation.
• Experience with Cryogenic Fluid Management techniques and technologies.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a fast‑paced, dynamic work environment.
• Excellent verbal, written, and graphical communication skills.

Qualifications

• M.S. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or related technical subject area.
• Cryogenic fluids experience.
• Human rated space vehicle experience.
• Work with 3D CAD programs (Creo preferred) and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) programs (ANSYS Preferred).
• Experience with upper stages and spacecraft.
• Experience with the entire life cycle of a propulsion and fluid system.

Benefits

• 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%.
• 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.

Pay

Base Pay Range: CA applicants $121,023.00 – $169,432.20; CO applicants $110,938.00 – $155,312.85; WA applicants $121,023.00 – $169,432.20; other site ranges may differ.