Fluids Valve Design Engineer Mid Career– Lunar Transportation

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Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

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!

This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit which develops Blue Origins Blue Moon landers and related products. To further Blue Origins mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface.

This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit which develops Blue Origins Blue Moon lander product lines. To further Blue Origins mission of having millions of people living and working in space we are building sustainable infrastructure for transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface. As a Valve Responsible Engineer you will own components across their complete life cycle from requirements definition and conceptual design through detailed design development testing verification and flight operations. You will be part of a team of designing the next generation of valves for crewed lunar vehicles to enable a sustained human presence on the Moon.

• Own valve designs end-to-end: requirements interfaces detailed design drawing release test support and anomaly resolution
• Perform first-order structural thermal and flow analyses to verify designs; coordinate with the analysis team for higher-fidelity modeling (FEA CFD)
• Size components select materials and evaluate performance under pressure vibration temperature and mechanical loads
• Create Drawings and apply GD&T per ASME Y14.5 to produce manufacturable inspectable hardware
• Model valves fittings actuators and interfaces in Creo within the flight vehicle assembly
• Coordinate with suppliers procurement and manufacturing to source fabricate and deliver flight hardware
• Support development and qualification testing; analyze test data and iterate designs
• Mentor junior engineers and participate in technical peer reviews

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering Aerospace Engineering or a related field
• 4 years of experience in valve or mechanical/fluids component design
• Working knowledge of propulsion and fluid system components (valves regulators check valves relief valves actuators) for cryogenic and propellant service
• Proficiency with Creo (or equivalent parametric CAD) for part and assembly modeling
• Experience applying GD&T to component drawings
• Familiarity with design analysis tools such as ANSYS or Thermal Desktop
• Ability to define test requirements support test execution and conduct data analysis
• 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

• M.S. or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering Aerospace Engineering or a related field
• Experience with FEA or CFD software (ANSYS Mechanical or equivalent)
• Hands-on experience with cryogenic or high-pressure fluid system hardware

Base Pay Range for:

CA applicants is $121023.00 - $169432.20 CO applicants is $110938.00 - $155312.85 WA applicants is $121023.00 - $169432.20 VA applicants is $121023.00 - $169432.20

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

Dont meet all desired requirements Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace so if youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

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Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder) or lawfully admitted into the a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

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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.
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Dependent on role type and job level employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the companys intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the companys results or other factors at the companys sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

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