System Design Engineering

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. This role supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration, heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low-Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar, and beyond. As a Fluids Systems Design Engineer, you will be a key contributor to the development of launch infrastructure for New Glenn, our reusable, heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle. You will design, analyze, and test the critical fluid systems that are essential to the vehicle and its ground support infrastructure—from high-pressure pneumatics and propellant systems to deluge water and environmental control systems. This role is for a hands-on engineer with a strong foundation in fluid dynamics and thermodynamics. Your dedicated commitment and detailed attention to your work will directly contribute to building a road to space.

Responsibilities Design and develop fluid systems from initial concept and requirements through detailed design, analysis, and release.

Perform detailed fluid and thermal analyses to validate system performance and inform design decisions.

Create and release engineering artifacts, including system schematics, P&IDs, 3D models, component specifications, and test procedures.

Collaborate closely with design, manufacturing, and test teams to ensure successful system integration and functionality.

Support the planning and execution of system-level tests, analyzing data to verify performance against requirements.

Participate in and provide technical input for design reviews and Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs) to ensure system safety and reliability.

Qualifications (Required) Bachelor's of Science in Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline.

5+ years of professional experience in fluid or mechanical system design and analysis.

Proficiency using industry-standard analysis tools for fluid network modeling (e.g., AFT Fathom/Arrow, GFSSP) or thermal analysis (e.g., Experience with 3D CAD software (Creo/SolidWorks or similar) and configuration management.

Knowledge of fluid system components, including valves, regulators, pumps, and fittings.

Desired Master\'s degree in a relevant engineering field.

Hands-on experience with the assembly, troubleshooting, or testing of mechanical and fluid hardware.

Experience with cryogenic fluids, high-pressure gas systems, or aerospace hydraulic systems.

Experience with test instrumentation and data acquisition.

Knowledge of precision cleaning specifications and material compatibility.

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. S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

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Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

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%, and an Education Support Program.

Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)

Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company\'s intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company\'s results, or other factors at the company\'s sole discretion.

Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

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Thank you for your interest in working at Blue Origin! Blue Origin was founded with a vision to enable a future where millions of people are living and working in space to benefit Earth. In order to preserve Earth, Blue Origin believes in the need to enable humanity to expand, explore, find new energy and material resources, and move industries that stress Earth into space. Blue Origin believes it has an important role in building a road to space and lowering the cost of getting there. At Blue Origin, we’re working on this today by developing fully reusable launch vehicles and systems that are safe, reliable and affordable.