Fluid System Engineer II Verified today
About the Role
This role supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle designed to carry people and payloads to low-Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar, and beyond. You will coordinate design and support production of reaction control systems for the launch vehicle upper stage, bringing technical depth to a high-rate production environment.
You will contribute to system integration, test program management, mission support, and solve complex challenges involving high-pressure, cryogenic, and highly stressed hardware.
Responsibilities
- Implement design, procurement, and production of reaction control fluid subsystems and associated components
- Coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure systems work together and meet requirements, resolving issues with calculated risk
- Drive design for manufacturability and implement upgrades for flight hardware identified through root cause analysis, manufacturing, testing, flight, and cost reduction opportunities
- Collaborate with manufacturing engineers and technicians to develop work instructions and disposition hardware nonconformances
- Build and manage project plans including cost, schedule, and risk management to ensure timely delivery
- Oversee component and system level testing, verification, and data analysis as part of qualification and hardware acceptance
Minimum Qualifications
- B.S. degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or related field
- Proven experience with spacecraft or launch vehicle fluid system component design, analysis, or test
- Solid understanding of propulsion and fluid components such as valves, nozzles, and fittings
- Knowledge of fabrication, integration processes, and quality control relative to tubes/piping and machined components
- Design experience using 3D CAD (Creo preferred), 2D and 3D drawings per ASME Y14.5 GD&T, and detailed analysis using Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
- 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
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced degree in an engineering field
- Working knowledge of hypergolic propulsion, hydrogen and oxygen systems
- Experience with computational fluid dynamics or thermal analysis software packages
Compensation and Benefits
Base pay range for Washington applicants is $99,201.00 - $138,880.35. 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 company match up to 5%, Education Support Program, stock options for regular employees (20+ hours/week), and up to four weeks paid time off per year plus up to 14 company-paid holidays.
Background Check and Requirements
Required background check: Blue's Standard Background Check. Additional screening may include DBIDS background check if role requires access to military installations. Export control regulations apply.