Liquids Cryogenic Hardware Design Engineer III - Lunar Permanence

Overview

Application close date:
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We're working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin's Blue Moon landers and related products. To further Blue Origin's mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface. As part of a hardworking team of specialists, technicians, and engineers you will work to design, analyze, build, test, integrate, and operate fluids and propulsion subsystems for Lunar landers.

Blue Origin's Lunar Transporter team is building the spacecraft that will deliver cargo and crew to the Moonu
2014opening an entirely new frontier for commerce, science, and exploration. We're seeking an experienced Liquids Cryogenic Hardware Design Engineer to design the fluid systems that power this revolution.

• 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/Pro Engineer) in the lunar thermal and vacuum environment

• 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/Pro Engineer
• Expertise creating and interpreting P&IDs and fabrication drawings

• Advanced degree (Master's or Ph.D.)
• Hands-on cryogenics experience
• Experience with space systems or extreme environment applications
• Mastery of Windchill and Pro Piping
• Knowledge of ASME Y14.5 GD&T standards
• Familiarity with piping fabrication methods, welding, and installation best practices
• Non-linear FEA analysis experience

Compensation Range for: WA applicants is $ - $; CO applicants is $ - $; other site ranges may differ

Don't meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.

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• Benefits include:
  Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term…