Responsible Engineer III Pump Systems Design

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At Blue Origin we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. Were working to develop reusable safe and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety collaboration and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

Join Blue Origins Lunar Permanence team as a Responsible Engineer driving the design and development of innovative pump systems for the most ambitious human spaceflight mission of our generation. Youll own the complete design lifecycle for clean-sheet pumps powering water coolant and propellant systems on NASAs Artemis lunar vehicles. This role offers the perfect blend of hands-on technical work and growing leadership responsibilitytake ownership of critical pump designs mentor junior engineers and directly impact the systems that will return humans to the Moon.

Key Responsibilities:

Pump Design & Technical Ownership

• Own the complete design development of assigned pump systems (water coolant propellant) from concept through testing and flight qualification
• Lead sizing trade studies and preliminary design phases establishing technical baselines and performance requirements
• Perform detailed mechanical design of pump components: impellers diffusers shafts motors and bearings
• Conduct structural and fluid dynamics analyses leveraging CAD and FEA tools to optimize performance and validate designs

Analysis & Verification

• Execute and manage mechanical structural and thermal analyses to validate pump performance across operating environments
• Support component and system-level testing troubleshoot results and iterate designs based on test data
• Lead engineering analysis for Non-Conformance (NC) dispositions and implement robust corrective actions
• Ensure designs meet cost and mass targets critical to mission success

Technical Leadership & Collaboration

• Work with multidisciplinary teams across motor design bearings fluids thermal structures and manufacturing
• Collaborate with production and manufacturing partners to ensure designs are buildable and cost-effective
• Interface with internal stakeholders NASA and National Team partners on technical decisions and design approaches
• Mentor and support junior engineers sharing technical expertise and fostering problem-solving skills

System Integration & Hardware Ownership

• Manage the pump development lifecycle: requirements interface definitions design manufacturing coordination assembly and verification
• Oversee component integration and assembly processes; maintain quality and technical accountability
• Support manufacturing reviews and design-for-manufacturability improvements
• Own hardware documentation including engineering drawings analysis reports and test plans

Stakeholder Communication

• Produce clear compelling technical documentation: engineering drawings with full GD&T compliance analysis reports and design presentations
• Present technical findings and design rationale to NASA government partners and internal leadership
• Communicate complex technical concepts across disciplines and to non-technical stakeholders

Minimum Qualifications:

• B.S. in Aerospace Mechanical Electrical Engineering or related technical subject area
• 5 years of hands-on experience in complete pump design(concept through detailed design and testing)
• Professional design experience with pump components:impellers diffusers shafts motors bearings across multiple fluid systems (water LOX LH2 LNG coolants)
• Proficiency in 3D CAD programs(Creo preferred) for detailed component and assembly design
• Experience with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) tools(ANSYS preferred) for structural and thermal analysis
• Strong command of engineering drawing standardsincluding GD&T (ASME Y14.5) and ANSI/ASME practices
• Excellent communication skills:ability to present technical work clearly in writing verbally and graphically
• Ability to collaborate effectivelywith internal teams and external partners (government agencies suppliers contractors)
• Willingness to work on-sitewith occasional travel

Preferred Qualifications:

• M.S. in Aerospace Mechanical Electrical Engineering or related technical subject area
• 7 years of progressive pump design experience including clean-sheet development projects
• Experience across all phases of integrating pumps in space vehicle applications(requirements design analysis testing qualification)
• Hands-on expertise with high-speed submerged motor design and performancein various fluid environments
• Experience designing electrically driven pumpswhere cost and mass optimization are mission-critical
• Background with Non-Conformance (NC) analysis and engineering dispositionfor flight hardware
• Experience working with flight qualification processesand government/military specifications (MIL-HDBK MIL-STD)

Why Join Us

• Technical Depth:Work on cutting-edge pump designs for cryogenic and specialty fluid systems at the frontier of spaceflight engineering
• Ownership & Autonomy:Lead the design and development of your assigned pump systems with clear technical accountability
• Mission Impact:Your pumps directly enable humanitys return to the Moonsee your work in actual flight hardware
• Career Growth:Develop expertise in space systems while gaining experience toward senior technical leadership roles
• Collaborative Environment:Partner with world-class engineers across disciplines NASA and industry partners
• Problem-Solving:Tackle complex engineering challenges where your innovative solutions directly impact mission success
• Hands-On Work:Maintain your technical edge through design analysis testing and continuous learning

Bring your technical expertise problem-solving mindset and dedication to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required.

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Benefits

• Benefits include: Medical dental vision basic and supplemental life insurance paid parental leave short and long-term disability 401(k) with a company match of up to 5% and an Education Support Program.

• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

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