Fluid Systems Engineer III - Lunar Permanence

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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.

A successful candidate will understand fluid systems, fluid dynamics, and compressible flow for space vehicles. 

The position will work under a senior engineer accountable for the gas distribution and storage sub-system.  You will be responsible for design, analyses, procurement of the low pressure gas system for both hydrogen and oxygen.  The position will be responsible for isolation valves, relief valves, bottles, diffusers, filters, sensors, piping and other fluids equipment for this portion of the gas system.  Our team will size, select materials, and analyze components for structural integrity due to pressure, vibration, fracture, fatigue, etc.  You will work with suppliers or Blue Origin groups to identify components and support procurement, fabrication, and installation.  You will also manage the project plan for various hardware including cost and schedule for your sub-assembly.

The position will work directly on our Transporter Vehicle. Bring you technical expertise, leadership skills, and dedication to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight.  Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

• Fluids sub-assembly design and development, including developing specification and procurement of components, designing parts and assemblies in CAD (Creo preferred), performing trade studies, and analysis of test data.

• Interpreting and generating Piping and instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) using AutoCAD.

• Design and/or create specifications for fluid/gas components i.e., solenoid valves, directional valves, manifolds, regulators, pressure vessels, and instrumentation.

• Develop and maintain interface definitions between fluid systems and other vehicle subsystems.

• Design and analyze custom components for fluid, thermal, and structural applications.

• Perform component verification of internally and externally sourced components to company standards.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or equivalent.

• 3+ years of proven experience in the design of aerospace fluid or mechanical systems.

• 1+ years experience in 3D CAD programs (Creo preferred).

• Proficiency in crafting engineering drawings with GD&T (ASME Y14.5).

• Experience performing flow and pressure calculations as well as structural and thermal analysis of fluid systems.

• Proven understand of fluid components such as valves, pumps, tubing, and pressurized hardware.

• Hands-on experience building and testing mechanical assemblies or pressurized components/systems

• Develop and maintain interface definitions between the vehicle and subsystems.

• Knowledge of standard installation and fabrication methods of fluid systems (tube stock, fittings, connections, fasteners, welding, etc.)

• Excellent verbal, written, and graphical communications skills

Desired:

• Advanced degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related engineering field

• Experience with hydrogen and oxygen systems

• Hands-on experience building and testing mechanical assemblies or pressurized components/system

Culture Statement

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. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

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