Fluid Systems & Propulsion Engineer - Early Career

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 Blue Origin corporate functions, providing centralized support across Blue Origin business unit teams, functions, and locations.

We are collaborators, doers, and problem‑solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin's vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.

We offer two pathways for full‑time employment (please indicate your preference in your application):

• Direct Hire:
  Multiple positions available across our Business Units. You will be matched with an appropriate engineering team based on your skillset and experience and our current business needs.
• New Graduate Rotation Program:
  This one‑year development program enables you to expand your engineering skillset through a variety of hands‑on experiences and mentorship. Throughout your three four‑month rotations, you’ll explore a variety of fields supporting our business units:
  New Shepard, New Glenn, Blue Engines, Lunar Permanence, In‑Space Systems, Advanced Concepts and Enterprise Engineering, and Operations. Upon completing this uniquely personalized program, you’ll collaborate with the Program Manager to determine the best team fit for your ongoing career.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis starting in early September. Due to the high volume of applications, please expect to hear back from us approximately one month after applying.

We prioritize placing early career engineers in locations where they can be co‑located with their team and the relevant hardware they support. The primary locations for this role are listed below. Please indicate in the application where you would be willing to be located.

• Kent, WA
• Huntsville, AL
• Van Horn, TX

Your projects may include many aspects of applied fluid / mechanical engineering including design, analysis and test of fluid components and systems, propulsion systems and mechanical systems. The projects will include the integration of materials and processes, manufacturing, systems test, operations, and systems engineering.

Specific duties are subject to our business unit objectives.

• Minimum of a BS degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, mechatronics or other relevant engineering field.
• Will have earned their degree within the last year and able to start by Fall 2026.
• Strong fundamentals in propulsion, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and structural analysis.
• Relevant internship/co‑op and/or hands‑on experience that demonstrate development of both technical skills as well as leadership qualities.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and strengthen our culture of inclusion.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team on rapid development programs.
• Flexible and adaptable mindset.
• Self‑driven with the ability to seek out requirements with minimal direction.

• M.S. degree in mechanical engineering or aerospace engineering or other relevant engineering field.
• Experience in one or more of the following areas:
• GD&T (ASME Y14.5).
• 3D CAD Programs.
• Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
• Low‑pressure fluid systems (fans, ducting, heat exchangers, capillary pumps, etc.), valves, manifolds, fittings, tubing, seals, or other fluid systems.
• Thermodynamics, fluid flow, or heat transfer analysis.
• Safety assessment and operation of pressurized test hardware.
• Machining, building, and maintaining pressurized or mechanical systems.