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Liquid System Responsible Engineer III — Cryogenic DFM Verified today

Blue Origin · 5 Locations · Mechanical · first seen 2026-09-12
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Role Overview

This position supports Blue Origin's Lunar Permanence business unit, developing cryogenic propellant management hardware for Blue Moon lander product lines. You will split time between technical hardware support (requirements, design reviews, supplier coordination, verification) and manufacturing engineering (DFM/DFA input, process documentation, shop floor troubleshooting, non-conformance support). Work under senior engineer guidance on complex problems, with growing independence on defined scope.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support hardware ownership of cryogenic propellant management components through requirements definition, design, and verification activities.
  • Work on defined subsystems within the Zero-g Propellant Management team, escalating complex or ambiguous problems to senior engineers as needed.
  • Support trade studies, component design/integration, first-order analysis, and supplier interface for fluid/gas hardware including valves, manifolds, regulators, pressure vessels, and instrumentation.
  • Track internal and external procurements and hardware dependencies to support subsystem delivery schedules.
  • Participate in internal and external technical exchange meetings on cryogenic hardware development.
  • Support DFM/DFA/DFT reviews for cryogenic hardware designs, flagging manufacturability concerns during design phases.
  • Translate engineering requirements into manufacturing processes for cryogenic fluid hardware including fabrication, cleaning, welding/brazing, assembly, and leak/pressure testing.
  • Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation: work instructions, process flow diagrams, tool designs, and inspection plans for assigned hardware.
  • Support root cause analysis and corrective action for manufacturing non-conformances; contribute to MRB dispositions under senior engineer guidance.
  • Evaluate manufacturing methods relevant to cryogenic fluid systems (precision machining, additive manufacturing, cleaning/assembly techniques) and recommend improvements.
  • Participate in process FMEAs, risk assessments, and validation activities for new production tooling and lines as hardware scales.
  • Ensure manufacturing processes align with AS9100/ISO 9001 quality and safety standards.
  • Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain to identify efficiency and cost reduction opportunities.

Minimum Qualifications

  • B.S. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Physics, or related technical field.
  • 5 or more years of experience in cryogenic fluids and mechanical systems/components, and/or in a manufacturing, industrial, or process engineering role.
  • Experience supporting the development, integration, or certification of aerospace systems for flight.
  • Hands-on experience with fluid/gas components: solenoid valves, directional valves, manifolds, regulators, pressure vessels, and instrumentation.
  • Experience contributing to DFM/DFA input on hardware designs and translating requirements into manufacturing processes.
  • Experience with Cryogenic Fluid Management techniques and technologies.
  • Experience creating clear, English-language work instructions and manufacturing documentation.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment spanning both design support and shop floor execution.
  • Strong verbal, written, and graphical communication skills.
  • 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

  • M.S. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
  • Human-rated space vehicle experience.
  • Experience with upper stages, spacecraft, or lunar/deep space hardware.
  • Exposure to the full life cycle of a propulsion or fluid system.
  • Experience in high-rate assembly lines for aerospace and/or automotive production.
  • Specialty commodity/process experience: fluids fabrication, precision machining, welding/brazing, harness fabrication, or composite fabrication.
  • Working knowledge of GD&T and tolerance stack-up analysis.
  • Experience with Bill-of-Materials development and BOM reconciliation.
  • Knowledge of Lean manufacturing practices and principles.
  • Experience with AS9100 quality standards.
  • Familiarity with 3D CAD (Creo preferred) and FEA tools (ANSYS preferred).

Compensation and Location

Base pay range varies by location: CA and WA $121,023.00 to $169,432.20; CO $110,938.00 to $155,312.85. Other site ranges may differ.

This role is available across 5 locations. Relocation is provided. Travel expected up to 25% of the time.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance.
  • Paid parental leave, short and long-term disability.
  • 401(k) with company match of up to 5%.
  • Education Support Program.
  • Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week).
  • Paid Time Off: Up to four weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
  • Bonus eligibility dependent on role type and job level (not guaranteed; subject to change and cancellation).