Blue Origin · 20 hours ago
Responsible Engineer III - Pump Systems Design
Greater Seattle Area
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$121K/yr - $169K/yr
5+ years expBlue Origin is working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems. The Responsible Engineer III will drive the design and development of innovative pump systems for NASA's Artemis lunar vehicles, overseeing the complete design lifecycle and mentoring junior engineers.
AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Own the complete design development of assigned pump systems (water, coolant, propellant) from concept through testing and flight qualification
Lead sizing, trade studies, and preliminary design phases, establishing technical baselines and performance requirements
Perform detailed mechanical design of pump components: impellers, diffusers, shafts, motors, and bearings
Conduct structural and fluid dynamics analyses, leveraging CAD and FEA tools to optimize performance and validate designs
Execute and manage mechanical, structural, and thermal analyses to validate pump performance across operating environments
Support component and system-level testing, troubleshoot results, and iterate designs based on test data
Lead engineering analysis for Non-Conformance (NC) dispositions and implement robust corrective actions
Ensure designs meet cost and mass targets critical to mission success
Work with multidisciplinary teams across motor design, bearings, fluids, thermal structures, and manufacturing
Collaborate with production and manufacturing partners to ensure designs are buildable and cost-effective
Interface with internal stakeholders, NASA, and National Team partners on technical decisions and design approaches
Mentor and support junior engineers, sharing technical expertise and fostering problem-solving skills
Manage the pump development lifecycle: requirements, interface definitions, design, manufacturing coordination, assembly, and verification
Oversee component integration and assembly processes; maintain quality and technical accountability
Support manufacturing reviews and design-for-manufacturability improvements
Own hardware documentation including engineering drawings, analysis reports, and test plans
Produce clear, compelling technical documentation: engineering drawings with full GD&T compliance, analysis reports, and design presentations
Present technical findings and design rationale to NASA, government partners, and internal leadership
Communicate complex technical concepts across disciplines and to non-technical stakeholders
Qualification
Required
B.S. in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or related technical subject area
5+ years of hands-on experience in complete pump design (concept through detailed design and testing)
Professional design experience with pump components: impellers, diffusers, shafts, motors, bearings across multiple fluid systems (water, LOX, LH2, LNG, coolants)
Proficiency in 3D CAD programs (Creo preferred) for detailed component and assembly design
Experience with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) tools (ANSYS preferred) for structural and thermal analysis
Strong command of engineering drawing standards including GD&T (ASME Y14.5) and ANSI/ASME practices
Excellent communication skills: ability to present technical work clearly in writing, verbally, and graphically
Ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external partners (government agencies, suppliers, contractors)
Willingness to work on-site with occasional travel
Preferred
M.S. in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or related technical subject area
7+ years of progressive pump design experience, including clean-sheet development projects
Experience across all phases of integrating pumps in space vehicle applications (requirements, design, analysis, testing, qualification)
Hands-on expertise with high-speed submerged motor design and performance in various fluid environments
Experience designing electrically driven pumps where cost and mass optimization are mission-critical
Background with Non-Conformance (NC) analysis and engineering disposition for flight hardware
Experience working with flight qualification processes and government/military specifications (MIL-HDBK, MIL-STD)
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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