Fluids Valve Design Engineer Mid Career

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re 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 Origin’s Blue Moon landers and related products. To further Blue Origin’s 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.

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 designing the next generation of valves for crewed lunar vehicles to enable a sustained human presence on the Moon.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

Desired Qualifications

• 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.

Benefits

• 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.

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated workforce. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork.