Sr. Fluid and Propulsion Systems Design Engineer

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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!

We are looking for a propulsion and fluid system design engineer. You will design and build portions of the fluids & propulsion systems for the MK2 Crew Lander and related test articles. Your work will include full ownership of CAD models and coordinating analysis and manufacturing development efforts through the complete life cycle of multiple systems from conceptual design, detailed design, component development, assembly, verification, and operation.

You will work with suppliers or Blue Origin groups to identify and procure components. You will support a team to size, select material, and analyze these components. You will work closely with the manufacturing and operations teams to ensure your designs are follow design for manufacturability and cost principles. You may mentor entry level engineers and perform technical peer reviews.

Bring your technical expertise, leadership skills, and dedication to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

You will work directly with NASA and our National Team Partners as part of the Human Landing System (HLS) Sustaining Lunar Development (SLD) program. You will play a key role in developing the Lunar Transportation system that will return humans to the Moon and extend human presence permanently beyond the bounds of Earth.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Generating CAD models for propulsion fluid system hardware
• Leading design for manufacturability efforts for fluid component assemblies
• Performing basic structural analysis on fluid system hardware

Qualifications:

• B.S. degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related field
• 7+ years of experience designing tubes, fluid components, engine assemblies, and test rigsDENVER
• Experience generating 3D models and drawings in Creo for complex fluid hardware
• Experience performing the structural hand calculations and analysis with tools such as ANSYS.
• Experience interpreting Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
• Expertise in ASME Y14.5 geometric dimensioning and tolerance

Desired:

• Experience with Pro Engineer/Creo, Windchill, and Pro Piping
• Knowledge of standard installation and fabrication methods of metallic structures
• Experience designing propulsion test fixtures and tooling
• Experience with cryogenic systems
• Experience with static and non-linear FEA analysis (ANSYS)
• Advanced Engineering degree

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