Fluids Engineer, III

BLUE ORIGIN

Fluids Engineer III supporting fluid systems design for New Glenn launch vehicle at Blue Origin. Analyzing thermal environments and performance requirements for safe human spaceflight.

Posted 7/15/2026full-timeDenver • Colorado, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $110,938 - $155,312 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in thermal and thermodynamic analysis, with proficiency in fluid and thermal modeling tools essential for the development of heavy-lift orbital launch vehicles. Strong background in cryogenic systems and experience in modeling launch vehicle systems are critical.

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Thermal AnalysisFluid Modeling ToolsThermal DesktopSINDA/FLUINTCryogenic Systems

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Hard Skills

Thermodynamic AnalysisFluid Systems DesignModeling Launch Vehicle SystemsAerothermal AnalysisRocket Plume Heating

Tools & Technologies

ANSYS WorkbenchANSYS ClassicThermal DesktopSINDA/FLUINTMATLAB

Industry Keywords

Mechanical EngineeringAerospace EngineeringHeavy-Lift Launch VehicleCryogenic SystemsU.S. Citizenship

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the development and operations of New Glenn, a heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle.
Conduct analysis intensive tasks related to fluid systems design for the launch vehicle.
Implement aerothermal, rocket plume heating, and natural environments during all phases of flight.
Maintain documentation and analysis inputs, models, and results in reports and data books.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of BS degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
4 or more years of experience in the fields of thermal or thermodynamic analysis.
Experience with one or more fluid or thermal modeling tools is required (e.g., ANSYS Workbench, ANSYS Classic, SINDA/FLUINT, Thermal Desktop, etc.).
Desired: 6 or more years of experience and a MS degree.
Demonstrated expertise with Thermal Desktop, SINDA/FLUINT, FloCAD.
Experience modeling launch vehicle systems.
Experience with cryogenic systems.
Knowledge of MATLAB.
U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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%
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 company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation.