Liaison Engineer III, Fluid Systems Verified today

About the Role

You will provide on-the-floor engineering support for New Glenn, a single-configuration heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of carrying people and payloads to low-Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar, and beyond. You'll own resolution of build issues, drive continuous improvement across production, and leverage your fluid systems and manufacturing knowledge to protect configuration, improve yield, and ensure hardware readiness for test and flight.

As Blue Origin transitions from design and qualification testing to production and operations, you will support production, ongoing testing, and mission operations. Your deep technical expertise, leadership, and commitment to quality will directly impact safe human spaceflight.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary engineering liaison between GS2 Fluids design and production for plumbing, valves, feed systems, pressurization, and pneumatics, coordinating across design, manufacturing, quality, test, and operations
• Own Material Review Board (MRB) disposition of nonconformances and production issues for GS2 Fluids hardware in partnership with design engineers
• Lead triage, root cause analysis, and corrective actions for build issues, escapes, and test anomalies affecting GS2 Fluids Systems
• Support daily production operations by responding to line stops, triaging defects, reviewing test data, and clearing blockers while protecting safety and quality
• Coordinate with design owners to implement Engineering Change Requests (ECRs/ECOs) for GS2 Fluids components and routings; provide feedback to improve drawings, models, instructions, and specifications
• Analyze and monitor production defects and test escapes to identify trends and drive systemic improvements to reduce rework, scrap, cycle time, and risk
• Provide onsite engineering support during critical operations such as leak checks, pressure tests, propellant handling interfaces, vehicle integration, and stage-level testing
• Partner with Supply Chain and suppliers on build issues, hardware deviations, and qualification/acceptance test gaps for valves, regulators, lines, and other fluid components
• Contribute to design-for-manufacture and design-for-test feedback for future GS2 Fluids iterations and rate-readiness campaigns
• Support readiness reviews, RCCAs, and anomaly boards by preparing and presenting technical content related to GS2 Fluids and systems
• Author and maintain risk assessments, production readiness reviews, and build/test redlines to ensure configuration control and compliance with safety and quality requirements
• Provide day-to-day technical guidance to junior engineers and technicians on build intent, inspection criteria, and acceptable conditions

Minimum Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related engineering field
• 4+ years of relevant experience in production, manufacturing, test, or development of fluid systems (aerospace, automotive, energy, or similar)
• Hands-on experience supporting hardware on the shop floor and resolving nonconformances, preferably for complex assemblies
• Familiarity with pressure systems, leak/pressure testing, and cleanliness requirements for flight or safety-critical hardware
• Experience with CAD and PDM/PLM tools (e.g. CREO, Windchill) and enterprise tracking tools (e.g., Jira, MES/MRP)
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and test procedures and translate them into clear production instructions
• Demonstrated ability to disposition nonconformances and repairs in a fast-paced production environment
• Strong problem-solving skills and experience leading cross-functional root cause and corrective action efforts
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally with technicians, engineers, and leadership
• Ability to work full-time on site and support off-shift or weekend coverage as required by production needs
• 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

• Experience supporting integrated stage or large aerospace vehicle production (launch vehicles, spacecraft, or aircraft)
• Direct experience with cryogenic and high-pressure gas systems, including oxygen, hydrogen, methane, or helium
• Background in structured problem solving (e.g., 8D, RCCA, FMEA, fault tree) and use of production metrics to drive improvement
• Prior liaison, MRB, or production support engineering role working daily with manufacturing and test operations
• Experience in a fast-paced development or rate-transition environment, balancing design intent with production realities

Work Schedule

This is a C-shift position: Friday to Sunday, 7am to 7pm (36 hours per week). Relocation may be provided.

Compensation and Benefits

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, and stock options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week). Paid Time Off includes up to four weeks per year based on scheduled hours and up to 14 company-paid holidays. Bonuses and additional benefits may be available depending on role type and job level.

Background Check

Blue's Standard Background Check is required for all positions.