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Liquids Cryogenic Hardware Design Engineer III - Lunar Permanence

Blue Origin · Merritt Island, FL · 2 wk ago
On-siteEngineering$111k–$155k/yrFull-time

About the role

This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin’s Blue Moon landers and related products. The Lunar Transporter team is building the spacecraft that will deliver cargo and crew to the Moon—opening an entirely new frontier for commerce, science, and exploration.

Responsibilities

  • Define & Own Requirements – Lead component requirement definition for lunar-specific environments, negotiate critical interfaces, and evaluate both in-house and vendor solutions through rigorous first-order analysis
  • Drive Design Reviews – Present detailed component designs to cross-functional teams, defend technical decisions, and collaborate across lunar vehicle systems
  • Specify & Procure – Partner with suppliers to source optimal materials and components optimized for lunar transporter missions
  • Execute the Full Cycle – From design refinement through build, test, and delivery—watch your components launch toward the Moon
  • Document Excellence – Generate engineering drawings, P&IDs, and verification packages that meet lunar mission standards
  • Lead Problem Solving – Conduct structural and fluid analyses using industry-leading tools (ANSYS, Thermal Desktop, Creo/ProEngineer) in the lunar thermal and vacuum environment

Requirements

  • B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field
  • 8+ years designing aerospace propulsion and cryogenic fluid systems, including piping architecture
  • Deep expertise in cryogenic components (valves, regulators, pumps) and system design
  • Proficiency in structural and fluid FEA (ANSYS), thermal analysis, and Creo/ProEngineer
  • Expertise creating and interpreting P&IDs and fabrication drawings

Qualifications

  • Advanced degree (Master's or Ph.D.) preferred
  • Hands-on cryogenics experience
  • Experience with space systems or extreme environment applications
  • Mastery of Windchill and ProPiping
  • Knowledge of ASME Y14.5 GD&T standards
  • Familiarity with piping fabrication methods, welding, and installation best practices
  • Non-linear FEA analysis experience

Skills

Special Mentions

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

For CO applicants is $110,938.00 - $155,312.85
WA applicants is $121,023.00 - $169,432.20
Other site ranges may differ

Schedule

Shifts available: 1st 8am - 5pm

Interviews

Interviews will include a technical assessment

Company Culture

Blue Origin is dedicated to building an authentic workplace and supports the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork.

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.

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
Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training
Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

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 and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.

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