Mechanical Engineer II, Quick Disconnect & Valves - New Glenn Verified today

About the Role

You will join the New Glenn propulsion team to lead the design, analysis, development, and qualification of next-generation components. New Glenn is a heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of carrying people and payloads to low-Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar, and beyond. Its first stage is fully reusable and human-capable.

Your work focuses on critical systems including quick disconnects, valves, regulators, actuators, manifolds, mechanisms, and other mechanical devices essential to mission success.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the complete lifecycle of component systems, from requirements definition and interfaces through conceptual and detailed design, development, assembly, verification, qualification testing, operation, manufacturing support, and post-flight serviceability
• Ensure all cost, schedule, and performance targets are achieved through meticulous planning and execution
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal Blue Origin teams to identify, procure, and integrate high-quality components
• Perform sizing, material selection, and analyses (fluid flow, thermal, structural) to ensure performance under pressure, vibration, temperature, and mechanical loads
• Support fabrication, installation, and testing of flight hardware, working closely with suppliers and support organizations
• Contribute to all aspects of mechanical design, including requirements definition, layouts, component selection, modeling, drafting, manufacturing, and test planning

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related field
• 3+ years of proven experience designing fluid, mechanical, or electro-mechanical systems for aerospace or similar high-reliability applications
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software (Creo preferred) and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) tools (ANSYS preferred)
• Expertise in creating engineering drawings with GD&T per ASME Y14.5 standards
• Knowledge of fluid or mechanical components such as valves, regulators, accumulators, mechanisms, or pumps
• Strong interpersonal skills with a track record of building trust and fostering professional collaboration

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related field
• Experience in the aerospace or space industry, particularly with launch vehicles or ground systems
• Deep understanding of fabrication, integration, and quality control for tubes, machined parts, and welded assemblies
• Expertise in designing systems for cryogenic fluids (hydrogen, oxygen, methane) or hydraulic systems in liquid or gaseous states
• Proficiency in thermo-fluid analysis tools such as Thermal Desktop (Sinda Fluint), AFT (Fathom/Arrow), REFPROP, or Excel-based models
• Knowledge of materials properties, treatments, and aerospace-grade materials
• Demonstrated ability to manage supplier relationships, drive component development, and support testing

Employment Details

• Location: Greater Seattle Area
• Travel: Up to 10% expected
• Relocation: Provided
• Base Pay Range (WA): $99,201.00 - $138,880.35

Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted as a refugee or granted asylum. Background checks required for all positions.