Fluid and Propulsion Design Engineer III – Lunar Permanence

BLUE ORIGIN

Fluids & Propulsion Design Engineer developing propulsion systems for Lunar Permanence at Blue Origin. Collaborating with NASA on sustainable lunar infrastructure and ensuring safe human spaceflight.

Posted 7/24/2026full-timeDenver • Colorado, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $110,938 - $155,312 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in generating CAD models and performing structural analysis for propulsion fluid systems, with a strong focus on design for manufacturability and compliance with aerospace standards. Proven ability to lead design configuration management and collaborate effectively with vehicle teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

CAD Model GenerationCreo 3D ModelingStructural Analysis with ANSYSASME Y14.5 Geometric Dimensioning and ToleranceAerospace Fluid System Design

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Hard Skills

Fluid Component DesignTube Assembly DesignEngine Assembly DesignTest Rig DesignDrawing ChecksModel Based Definition (MBD)Welded Tube AssembliesLarge Assembly ExperiencePiping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)Structural Hand Calculations

Soft Skills

Trust BuildingProfessional Relationship Management

Industry Keywords

AerospaceFluid SystemsDesign Configuration ManagementDesign for ManufacturabilityAerospace Standards

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Generating CAD models for propulsion fluid system hardware and tube assemblies for flight and ground testing
Releasing Model Based Definition (MBD) of fluid assemblies, assembly drawings, and perform drawing checks
Leading design configuration management of the fluid and propulsion system ensuring a consistent baseline and successful integration with the vehicle
Coordinating with vehicle teams on interfaces and joint design solutions
Leading design for manufacturability efforts for fluid component assemblies
Performing basic structural analysis on fluid system hardware

Requirements

What you’ll need

B.S. degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related field
8+ years of experience designing tubes, fluid components, engine assemblies, and test rigs
Experience generating 3D models and drawings in Creo for fluid assemblies with significant experience with tube routing
Experience designing welded tube assemblies for aerospace systems and familiarity with aerospace fluid system design standards
Experience with large assemblies
Experience performing structural hand calculations and analysis with tools such as ANSYS
Experience interpreting Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
Expertise in ASME Y14.5 geometric dimensioning and tolerance
Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships
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.

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
Up to 14 company-paid holidays