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Blue Origin · 10 hours ago

Liquids Cryogenic Hardware Design Engineer III - Lunar Permanence

positionMerritt Island, FL
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
date8+ years exp

Blue 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 sustainable infrastructure for lunar transport.

AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy
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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

Cryogenic fluid systemsAerospace propulsion designStructuralFluid FEAP&IDsFabrication drawingsCreo/ProEngineerThermal analysisWindchillProPipingHands-on cryogenics experienceSpace systems experienceASME Y14.5 GD&T knowledgePiping fabrication methodsNon-linear FEA analysis

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

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Blue Origin is an aerospace company that focuses on lowering the cost of spaceflight and helping to explore the solar system.
dateFounded in 2000
location
Kent, Washington, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
http://www.blueorigin.com

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$185.35M
Key Investors
NASAUnited States Space Force
2024-02-20Secondary Market
2024-01-24Undisclosed· $18M
2021-12-03Grant· $130M

Leadership Team

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David Limp
Chief Executive Officer
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Tim Collins
Vice President, Global Supply Chain
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