Senior Liaison Engineer, Fluid Systems Verified today

About the Role

This role supports the development and operations of New Glenn, 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 designed from the beginning to be human-capable.

You will provide on-the-floor engineering support, own resolution of build issues, and drive continuous improvement across the production system. You will leverage your fluid systems and manufacturing knowledge to protect configuration, improve yield and flow, and ensure hardware readiness for test and flight. As the company transitions from initial design and qualification testing to production and operational phase, you will support production, ongoing testing, and mission operations.

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 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: respond to line stop issues, triage defects, review test data, and clear blockers while protecting safety and quality
• Coordinate with design owners to implement Engineering Change Requests (ECRs/ECOs) and provide feedback to improve drawings, models, and specifications
• Analyze and monitor production defects and test escapes to identify trends and drive systemic improvements
• Provide onsite engineering support during critical operations such as leak checks, pressure tests, propellant handling, 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 iterations
• Support readiness reviews, RCCAs, and anomaly boards by preparing and presenting technical content
• Author and maintain risk assessments, production readiness reviews, and build/test redlines
• Provide 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 or more 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, 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
• Ability to work full-time onsite and support off-shift or weekend coverage as required
• 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

Work Schedule and Location

This is a B Shift position: 6PM-6AM Monday through Thursday (actual coverage will be a 10 hour period and can vary day to day based on priorities). Onsite at Space Coast, FL. Relocation may be provided.

Background Check

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