Blue Origin · 3 hours ago
Liquids Cryogenic Hardware Design Engineer III - Lunar Permanence
Space Coast, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expBlue Origin is working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems. The Liquids Cryogenic Hardware Design Engineer III will design, analyze, build, test, integrate, and operate fluids and propulsion subsystems for Lunar landers, contributing to the mission of enabling human exploration and logistics on the Moon.
AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
Advanced degree (Master's or Ph.D.)
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
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
Recent News
2026-01-25
2026-01-24
Company data provided by crunchbase