Fluids Systems Analysis Engineer II - Glenn Stage 2
Job in
Seattle, King County, Washington, 98127, USA
Listed on 2026-03-01
Listing for:
Blue Origin LLC
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-03-01
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Mechanical Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Greater Seattle Areatime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R59265
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 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.
Its first stage is fully reusable, and the vehicle was designed from the beginning to be this position you will be responsible for leading the development of fluid systems for rockets! You will engage in all levels of the design cycle including conceptual design, requirements definition, thermo-fluid modeling, structural layout and analysis, integration, test and mission support. You will use creative thinking and novel manufacturing solutions to tackle sophisticated problems with various fluids systems which include high pressure gas, cryogenic propellant, post combustion product and highly stressed hardware.
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!
** Responsibilities**:
* Strong understanding of thermodynamics and fluid mechanics
* Work with fluid components (i.e., solenoid valves, pneumatic valves, regulators, pumps, instrumentation, etc)
* Author component specifications and handle suppliers through design, development, qualification and delivery of flight hardware
* Work closely with other groups to ensure your systems work together, resolving issues with calculated risk
* Following design efforts, you will lead and participate in component and system level testing and data analysis
* To be successful in this role good project management skills are vital including vendor management, scheduling, and budget tracking
* Work with REFPROP, SINDA/FLUINT and Thermal Desktop or other fluid modeling software
* Work with 3D CAD programs (Creo preferred) and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) programs (ANSYS Preferred)
* Deliver completed designs using the best draft practicing per ASME Y14.5 GD&T standards along with clear and well detailed analysis reports
** Minimum Qualifications**:
* Minimum of a B.S. degree in engineering
* Strong understanding thermodynamic and fluid mechanics
* Proven experience with spacecraft or launch vehicle fluid system component design or test
* Proven understanding of fluid components such as valves, pressure vessels, flex elements and fittings
* Knowledge of fabrication, integration processes and quality control relative to tubes/piping and machined components
* Experience fixing fluids hardware
** Preferred Qualifications**:
* Experience with rocket fluids systems
* Solid understanding of cryogenic material properties and testing
* Experience with data acquisition systems
* Experience with the application and use of welding
* Experience modeling cryogenic fluids
* Experience with Thermal Desktop, SINDA/FLUINT
* Experience with Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
* Knowledge of other tools including MATLAB, Python### Compensation Range for:
WA applicants is $99,201.00 - $
** Other site ranges may differ
**** Culture Statement
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** 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
*** Required for all positions:
Blue’s Standard Background Check
* Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the…
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