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Liquids Cryogenic Hardware Design Engineer III - Lunar Permanence

Blue Origin · Denver, CO · 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
  • 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

  • Structural and fluid FEA (ANSYS)
  • Thermal analysis
  • Creo/ProEngineer
  • Piping architecture
  • Cryogenic components (valves, regulators, pumps)
  • Design reviews
  • Supplier sourcing
  • Component lifecycle management
  • Engineering drawings and P&IDs creation
  • Verification package generation
  • Problem solving using industry-leading tools

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

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.

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.

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