Sr. Fluids Engineer IV - Lunar Permanence/Transporter Vehicle

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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 multiple Blue Moon lander product lines. To further Blue Origin's mission of having millions of people living and working in space, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface.

We are looking for a fluids design engineer to craft gas systems for the Lunar Transporter. Work will include the complete life cycle of the system from definition, interfaces, conceptual design, detailed design, component development, assembly, verification, and operation. This position goes from initial design to analyzing, to getting hardware, and then landing on the moon!

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

This position will be responsible for analyses of the gas system to verify the design of valves, propulsion elements, sensors, piping, and other equipment on the flight vehicle. 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 plans for various hardware including cost and schedule.

Bring your technical expertise, leadership skills, and dedication to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

This role is part of the Human Landing System (HLS) Sustaining Lunar Development (SLD) program. You will play a key role in developing the Lunar Transportation system that will return humans to the Moon and extend human presence permanently beyond the bounds of Earth.

Responsibilities:

• Fluids systems design and development, including developing specifications 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.
• Coordinate with other subsystem teams to ensure operability and fitment.
• Good project management skills are necessary for this role to be successful including vendor management.
• Mentorship of junior engineers

Qualifications:

• B.S. in Aerospace, Mechanical, Physics, Systems Engineering, or related technical subject area
• 10+ years of experience in fluids and mechanical systems/components.
• Experience developing, integrating, and certifying aerospace systems for flight.
• Experience with fluid/gas components i.e., solenoid valves, directional valves, manifolds, regulators, pressure vessels, and instrumentation.
• Experience performing flow and pressure calculations as well as structural and thermal analysis of fluid systems.
• Knowledge of standard installation and fabrication methods of fluid systems (tube stock, fittings, connections, fasteners, welding, etc.).
• Experience in 3D CAD programs (Creo Preferred)
• Knowledge of ASME Y14.5 geometric dimensioning and tolerance.
• Proven understanding of material properties and treatments.
• Solid understanding of fabrication, integration processes, and quality control.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.
• Familiar with either agile or waterfall project management.
• Excellent verbal, written, and graphical communication skills.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.
• 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.

Desired:

• Advanced degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related engineering field
• Experience with hydrogen and oxygen systems
• experience developing, managing and controlling assembly level cost and schedule estimates.
• Experience providing status to the subsystem for high level program and Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) inputs and lower-level subsystem/assembly.
• Experience Identifying, tracking and reporting assembly risks and opportunities and elevating to leadership.
• Hands-on experience building and testing mechanical assemblies or pressurized components/systems.

Compensation Range for:

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

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• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation

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Benefits

• 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.

• Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

• Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

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