Cryogenic Propulsion Systems Lead Engineer

• Provide technical oversight, requirement development, manufacturing support, and hardware ownership for challenging cryogenic technical problems
• Own hardware from cradle to grave and deliver hardware to the vehicle
• Support the complete system life cycle from definition and interfaces through conceptual design, detailed design, component development, assembly, verification, and operation
• Work with internal and external suppliers to design, build, test, and analyze components
• Work at significant technical depth on complex subsystems with minimal oversight as part of the Zero-g Propellant Management Product Team
• Manage internal and external procurements and hardware dependencies required for subsystem deliveries
• Lead trade studies, component design and integration, first-order analysis, test support, and supplier interfaces for fluids propulsion design tasks
• Own hardware drawing release, manufacturing plan development, manufacturing support, and vehicle integration
• Lead internal and external cryogenic technology development meetings
• Maintain cradle-to-grave ownership of cryogenic systems
• Travel up to 25% of the time

• B.S. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or related technical subject area
• 5+ years of experience in cryogenic fluids and mechanical systems/components
• Experience developing, integrating, and certifying aerospace systems for flight
• Experience with fluid/gas components including solenoid valves, directional valves, manifolds, regulators, pressure vessels, and instrumentation
• Experience with Cryogenic Fluid Management techniques and technologies
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment
• Excellent verbal, written, and graphical communication skills
• U.S. citizenship or nationality, U.S. permanent residency, refugee status, or asylum status required under export control regulations
• Blue’s Standard Background Check required
• DBIDS background check may be required for military-installation access
• Merchant Mariner Credential may be required for certain job profiles
• M.S. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or related technical subject area (preferred)
• Cryogenic fluids experience (preferred)
• Human-rated space vehicle experience (preferred)
• Experience with 3D CAD programs, preferably Creo, and FEA programs, preferably ANSYS (preferred)
• Experience with upper stages and spacecraft (preferred)
• Experience with the entire life cycle of a propulsion and fluid system (preferred)

Demonstrates expertise in cryogenic systems and aerospace engineering, with a strong focus on hardware ownership, system life cycle management, and collaboration with suppliers. Proficient in developing and integrating aerospace systems, particularly in cryogenic fluid management and propulsion.

• Cryogenic Fluids Experience
• Aerospace Systems Development
• 3D CAD Programs (Creo)
• Fluid/Gas Component Integration
• Life Cycle Management of Propulsion Systems

• Cryogenic Fluid Management
• Mechanical Systems Design
• Component Development
• Verification and Testing
• Aerospace Engineering
• Fluid/Gas Components
• Subsystem Integration
• Technical Oversight
• Requirement Development
• Manufacturing Support

• Excellent Communication Skills
• Collaborative Work Style
• Problem-Solving Ability

• U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency
• Blue’s Standard Background Check
• DBIDS Background Check
• Merchant Mariner Credential

• Cryogenic Systems
• Aerospace Engineering
• Propulsion Systems
• Fluid Management Techniques
• Human-Rated Space Vehicles
• Upper Stages and Spacecraft

• 3D CAD (Creo)
• FEA Programs (ANSYS)