Blue Origin · 20 hours ago
Senior Fluids Design Engineer - New Glenn
Greater Seattle Area
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$145K/yr - $203K/yr
10+ years expBlue Origin is a company dedicated to building a road to space. They are seeking a Senior Fluids Design Engineer to support the development and operations of New Glenn, focusing on designing, testing, and implementing fluid systems for aerospace projects.
AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design, analyze, and test fluid systems including pneumatic, cryogenic, thermal, and environmental control systems
Develop and validate models of fluid systems using relevant software tools
Conduct experiments and analyze data to understand system and component performance
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate fluid systems into aerospace vehicles
Prepare technical documentation and present findings to stakeholders
Participate in design reviews and provide technical input for continuous improvement
Good project management skills are vital, including vendor management, scheduling, and budget tracking
Author component specifications and manage suppliers through design, development, qualification and delivery of flight hardware
Qualification
Required
Four-year aerospace or mechanical engineering degree (or similar discipline)
10+ years of experience in a similar role
Experience with Solid modelling, piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), and configuration control of engineering and documentation
Experience understanding fabrication and installation drawings
Knowledge of standard components, installation, and fabrication methods of piping systems (pipe stock, fittings, connections, valves, fasteners, structural members, fittings, welding, etc.)
Knowledge of typical use, constraints, and specification of fluid components typical in tubing and piping systems (valves, regulators, pumps, etc.)
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with teams composed of multiple roles and disciplines to achieve a common goal
Knowledge of 3D CAD programs (Creo preferred) and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) programs (ANSYS Preferred)
Preferred
Hands-on experience operating and troubleshooting mechanical and/or piping systems
Experience with creating process hazards analyses, job hazards analysis and formal risk evaluation
Experience with design and operation of typical aerospace fuel, oxidizer, and high-pressure pneumatic systems
Experience with design, operations, and maintenance of cryogenic systems
Knowledge of precision cleaning processes / levels and passivation of stainless steel
Knowledge of marine environment corrosion mitigation (material and coatings selection)
Familiarity with test equipment, such as multimeters, dew point meters, vacuum equipment, regulator panels
Work with REFPROP, SINDA/FLUINT and Thermal Desktop or other fluid modeling software
Experience troubleshooting fluids hardware
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
Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
Company
Blue Origin
Blue Origin is an aerospace company that focuses on lowering the cost of spaceflight and helping to explore the solar system.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$185.35MKey Investors
NASAUnited States Space Force
2024-02-20Secondary Market
2024-01-24Undisclosed· $18M
2021-12-03Grant· $130M
Leadership Team
David Limp
Chief Executive Officer
Tim Collins
Vice President, Global Supply Chain
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