Fluids Systems Engineer III - New Shepard

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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 New Shepard program. New Shepard is a reusable suborbital rocket system designed to take astronauts and research payloads past the Kármán line – the internationally recognized boundary of space. Through operational reusability, New Shepard supports our mission of lowering the cost of access to space.

As part of a hardworking team of engineers, you will be responsible for design and analysis of projects supporting New Shepard’s propulsion module fluid subsystems. On New Shepard PM, our fluids engineers support a range of applications including low and high pressure systems that transport various fluid commodities at extreme temperature ranges. You will share in the team’s impact on all aspects of pressurized system design, analysis, build, test, and flight operations for the reusable New Shepard spacecraft. Our best team members are flexible in constantly evolving environments, thorough, detail oriented and passionate.  We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and dedication to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Special Mentions:

• Relocation provided
• Travel expected up to 10% of the time
• Interviews will include a technical assessment

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Participate in the entire design cycle, including requirements derivation, conceptual and detailed design, system performance modeling, structural analysis, manufacturing and integration support, development testing and qualification.
• Design and route individual fluid subsystems (i.e., propellant feed, pressurization, pneumatics, reaction control) including procurement, integration support, and discrepancy resolution.
• Design fluid component groups (i.e., solenoid valves, regulators, pressure vessels) including specification, procurement, processing, and discrepancy resolution of specific components.
• Perform stress analysis of fluid subsystems including hand calculations and FEA.
• Identify and implement design changes to improve system reliability, operational cost, and fight cadence.
• Participate in component and subsystem level testing including planning, execution, data reduction, and analysis.
• Participate in verification audits of existing components and subsystems.
• Perform Failure Modes and Effects Criticality Analysis and requirements verification.
• Develop project development plans, schedules and cost estimates.
• Coach, mentor and technically assist other engineers and team members.

Minimum Qualifications:

• B.S. degree or higher in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, mechatronics or related field.
• 5+ years’ demonstrated experience in aerospace or related industry in one or more of the following areas:
• Design and operation of high-pressure pneumatic systems
• Design and operation of cryogenic or two-phase fluid systems
• Design of valves, mechanical assemblies, fittings, tubing, and seals
• High pressure pneumatics and cryogenic component testing experience
• Use of common aerospace structural materials, surface treatments, and fasteners
• Thermodynamics, fluid flow, and heat transfer analysis
• Safety assessment and operation of high energy pressurized test hardware.
• Ability to learn, grow and tackle new challenges in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and task ownership, someone who demonstrates pride in all work and willingness to perform low-level tasks when needed.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and handle small and large projects with both internal and external customers.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion 
• Proficiency in 3D CAD programs (Creo Pro/E preferred)
• Experience with launch vehicle, aircraft, or spacecraft manufacturing and integration.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

 

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