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Design Engineer III - Fluids & Propulsion - Crewed Lunar Lander

BLUE ORIGIN, Florida, NY, United States


Overview 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. 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.
We are looking for a Fluid Systems Design Engineer to support the design and development of the cryogenic management and supply subsystem on the MK2 Crew Lander. This is a vehicle-centric position which includes the complete life cycle of the integrated propulsion system including development testing.
You will work 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 MK2 Crewed Lunar Lander that will return humans to the Moon and extend human presence permanently beyond the bounds of Earth.
Minimum Qualifications B.S. in Aerospace, Mechanical, Physics, Systems Engineering or related technical subject area
4+ years of experience in developing and testing space-vehicle propulsion systems
Experience designing propulsion systems or hardware using CAD software such as CREO or Siemens NX
Experience or familiarity with first order fluids or structural analysis
Ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a fast paced, dynamic work environment with partners
Excellent verbal, written, and graphical communication skills with ability to directly interface with external parties including government and commercial entities
Willingness to work on-site with occasional travel
Preferred Qualifications M.S. in Aerospace, Mechanical, Physics, Systems Engineering or related technical subject area
Expertise in CREO
Experience with upper stages and spacecraft
Experience with cryogenic propellants
Experience with the entire life cycle of a propulsion or fluid system
Experience with fluids tube routing, pressurization systems, and controls
Experience with coordinating hardware integration
Compensation and Benefits Compensation Range for CO applicants is $110,938.00 - $155,312.85
WA applicants is $121,023.00 - $169,432.20
Other site ranges may differ
Benefits include: 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.
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. Please check with your recruiter for more details.
Other site notes Export Control Regulations Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.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.
Background Check Blue’s Standard Background Check is required for all positions.
Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check may apply if the role requires on a military installation.
Certain job profiles may require compliance with Driver Qualifications, Medical Certification, Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, and related CDL/Hazmat training as applicable.
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Equal Employment Opportunity Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated workforce. We hire and promote people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of 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. For more information on “Know Your Rights,” please see here.

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