Senior Liaison Engineer, Fluid Systems Verified today

About the Role

You will provide on-the-floor engineering support for New Glenn, Blue Origin's heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle. You will own resolution of build issues, drive continuous improvement across production, and leverage fluid systems and manufacturing knowledge to protect configuration, improve yield and flow, and ensure hardware readiness for test and flight.

As we transition to the production and operational phase, you will apply deep technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to support safe human spaceflight.

Key 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 for GS2 Fluids hardware in partnership with design engineers
• Lead triage, root cause analysis, and corrective actions for build issues, escapes, and test anomalies
• Support daily production operations: respond to line stop issues, triage defects, review test data, and clear blockers
• Coordinate with design owners to implement Engineering Change Requests (ECRs/ECOs) for GS2 Fluids components and routings
• Analyze and monitor production defects and test escapes to identify trends and drive systemic improvements
• Provide onsite engineering support during critical operations including 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
• Contribute to design-for-manufacture and design-for-test feedback for future GS2 Fluids iterations
• Support readiness reviews, RCCAs, and anomaly boards with technical content preparation and presentation
• Author and maintain risk assessments, production readiness reviews, and build/test redlines
• Provide day-to-day technical guidance to junior engineers and technicians on build intent and inspection criteria

Minimum Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related engineering field
• 8+ 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 non-conformances 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 and Location

C Shift position: 6AM-6PM Friday through Sunday. Onsite at Space Coast, FL. Relocation may be provided.

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 regular employees (20+ hours/week)
• Paid time off: up to four weeks per year and up to 14 company-paid holidays
• Bonus eligibility based on role type and job level at company's discretion

Background Check

Blue's Standard Background Check is required for all positions. Additional checks may apply depending on role requirements.