Sr. Fluids Engineer IV – Lunar Permanence/Transporter Vehicle
| Company | Blue Origin |
|---|---|
| Location | Seattle, WA, USA, Los Angeles, CA, USA, Merritt Island, FL, USA, Denver, CO, USA, Huntsville, AL, USA |
| Salary | $129611 – $197342 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s, Master’s |
| Experience Level | Expert or higher |
Requirements
- B.S. in Aerospace, Mechanical, Physics, Systems Engineering, or related technical subject area
- 10+ years of experience in fluids and mechanical systems/components
- Experience developing, integrating, and certifying aerospace systems for flight
- Experience with fluid/gas components i.e., solenoid valves, directional valves, manifolds, regulators, pressure vessels, and instrumentation
- Experience performing flow and pressure calculations as well as structural and thermal analysis of fluid systems
- Knowledge of standard installation and fabrication methods of fluid systems (tube stock, fittings, connections, fasteners, welding, etc.)
- Experience in 3D CAD programs (Creo Preferred)
- Knowledge of ASME Y14.5 geometric dimensioning and tolerance
- Proven understanding of material properties and treatments
- Solid understanding of fabrication, integration processes, and quality control
- Ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment
- Familiar with either agile or waterfall project management
- Excellent verbal, written, and graphical communication skills
- Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Fluids systems design and development, including developing specifications and procurement of components, designing parts and assemblies in CAD (Creo Preferred), performing trade studies, and analysis of test data
- Interpreting and generating Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) using AutoCAD
- Design and/or create specifications for fluid/gas components i.e., solenoid valves, directional valves, manifolds, regulators, pressure vessels, and instrumentation
- Develop and maintain interface definitions between fluid systems and other vehicle subsystems
- Design and analyze custom components for fluid, thermal, and structural applications
- Perform component verification of internally and externally sourced components to company standards
- Coordinate with other subsystem teams to ensure operability and fitment
- Good project management skills are necessary for this role to be successful including vendor management
- Mentorship of junior engineers
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related engineering field
- Experience with hydrogen and oxygen systems
- Experience developing, managing and controlling assembly level cost and schedule estimates
- Experience providing status to the subsystem for high level program and Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) inputs and lower-level subsystem/assembly
- Experience Identifying, tracking and reporting assembly risks and opportunities and elevating to leadership
- Hands-on experience building and testing mechanical assemblies or pressurized components/systems