Fluids Systems Design Engineer III - Lunar Permanence

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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 actively seeking a level 3 Fluids Systems Design Engineer to play a pivotal role in our ambitious Zero Boil Off (ZBO) cryocooler program, focused on pushing the boundaries of aerospace technology. As part of a small, passionate, mission driven, and accomplished team of experts, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, qualify, and integrate ZBO's cryocooler technology onto launch vehicles and/or payloads.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 8 years of experience designing, analyzing, qualifying, and launching flight hardware. Additionally, the candidate should be technically ambitious, have grit, and a proven track record of developing processes for new technology. This position is based in Kent, WA.

Special Mentions:

• Relocation provided

• Travel expected up to 15% of the time

• Interviews will include a technical assessment

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Participate in the entire design cycle of pressure vessels and structure for space flight vehicles, including conceptual and detailed design, trade studies, structural analysis, development testing, and qualification

• Generate component drawings, assembly drawings, and interface control documents with application of GD&T per ASME Y14.5

• Create documentation for assembly and testing of development and flight hardware

• Participate in subsystem level testing including planning, execution, data reduction and analysis

• Develop component specifications and manage suppliers

• Leverage experience and engineering judgement to quickly design and produce non-flight, proof of concept hardware for fast-moving research and development projects

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or a related field

• 8+ years of relevant, industry experience

• Recent experience designing aerospace or equivalent type mechanical system elements within aircraft, spacecraft, or launch vehicles

• Strong mechanical design, integration, and mechanism analysis skills using 3D modeling CAD software (such as CREO, NX, Catia)

• Professional experience specifying fluid fittings and mounts

• Experience interpreting Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)

• Proficient in simulation tools (such as ANSYS or NASTRAN)

• Expertise in GD&T analysis (ASME Y14.5) and performing tolerance stacks

• Knowledge of manufacturing, assembly, integration, and qualification testing

• Experience specifying and justifying margins and test sequences for aerospace systems

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary team environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with industry and regulatory requirements such as SMC-S-016, JSC-65858, ANSI/AIAA S-080A-2018, and NASA-STD-5020

• Strong knowledge of finite element analysis (ANSYS preferred) and problem solving skills

• Knowledge of complex cryogenic systems, including pressure vessels

• Experience with composite and metallic materials (ideally in cryogenic applications)

• Experience in the design, analysis, qualification, and launch of pressurized flight hardware

• Knowledge and familiarity with fatigue and fracture mechanics

• General familiarity with standard methods for testing mechanical properties (including low and high cycle fatigue, fracture, creep, stress rupture, shock and vibration response)

• Experience with pneumatic/cryogenic pressure systems - including fluid fittings, flexible elements,…