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Fluids Systems Engineer II Verified today

Blue Origin · 2 Locations · Space Systems · first seen 2026-09-03
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Role Overview

You will support the design, development, and testing of hardware for the New Glenn second stage (2E) as part of the Product Engineering Test Programs team. New Glenn is 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 human-capable.

You will engage in all levels of the design cycle including trade studies and conceptual design, requirements definition, structural layout and analysis, integration, test and mission support. You will use creative thinking and novel manufacturing solutions to solve complex problems across various second stage subsystems which include fluid systems, high pressure gas, cryogenic propellants, post combustion products, and highly stressed structural hardware.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct trade studies for 2E subsystem design and future upgrades across multiple product areas
  • Design, model, and analyze complex second stage subsystems including thermal fluid systems, structural components, and propulsion hardware
  • Drive hardware development through manufacturing and testing on schedule and within budget
  • Support implementation of designs through the entire product lifecycle, from initial trade studies through test, qualification, and on-orbit operations
  • Support and participate in component and system level testing and data analysis following design efforts
  • Develop and implement automation solutions across design, analysis, and testing workflows to streamline processes, reduce cycle time, and enable the team to scale efficiently toward New Glenn launch rate targets

Minimum Qualifications

  • B.S. degree in engineering
  • Demonstrated experience with CAD and engineering drawings
  • Strong application of first principles thermodynamics, heat transfer, solid mechanics, and fluid mechanics
  • 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

  • Knowledge of fabrication, integration processes, and quality control relative to tubes/piping, machined components, and launch vehicle assemblies
  • Working knowledge of cryogenic material properties and testing
  • Experience with data acquisition systems
  • Working knowledge of fluid and propulsion components (linear actuators, hydraulics, solenoid valves, pneumatic valves, regulators, pumps, instrumentation, etc.)
  • Demonstrated experience with spacecraft or launch vehicle subsystem design and analysis
  • Demonstrated experience with fluid or structural component design and analysis
  • Demonstrated experience with component or system level testing

Compensation

Base pay range for Washington applicants: $99,201.00 - $138,880.35. Other site ranges may differ.

Benefits

  • 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 all regular employees (20+ hours/week)
  • Paid time off: up to four weeks per year and up to 14 company-paid holidays
  • Potential bonuses based on individual contributions and company performance