Fluid and Propulsion Design Engineer III – Human Rated Crewed Lunar Lander

. Apply engineering techniques to design, install, modify, analyze, repair, and test fluid systems .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorLead💰 $121,023 - $169,432 per yearWebsite

Tools & technologies

Assembly

Key responsibilities & impact

Apply engineering techniques to design, install, modify, analyze, repair, and test fluid systems
Develop, release, and support engineering artifacts across the development cycle for hardware fabrication, assembly, verification, test, and operations
Implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, and provide technical information
Collaborate with suppliers to deliver customer design proposals, specifications, manuals, and other data
Design and build portions of the MK2 Crew Lander fluids and propulsion systems, including tubing and mounting hardware
Own CAD models and coordinate analysis and manufacturing development through conceptual design, detailed design, component development, assembly, verification, and operation
Generate CAD models for hypergolic and/or helium fluid system hardware
Generate model-based designs for engineering artifact release
Lead design-for-manufacturability efforts for fluid component assemblies
Work with supply chain to procure hardware and manage vendor deliverables
Define and implement supporting hardware such as heaters, instrumentation, mounts, and valves
Perform basic structural analysis on fluid system hardware

What you’ll need

B.S. degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related field
7+ years of experience designing hypergolic and/or helium system tubes and fluid components
Experience generating 3D models and drawings in Creo for complex fluid hardware
Professional experience specifying fluid fittings and mounts
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
Experience with static and non-linear FEA analysis using ANSYS
Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of collaboration and 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
Desired: Experience with ProEngineer/Creo, Windchill, and ProPiping
Desired: Knowledge of standard installation and fabrication methods of metallic structures
Required to complete Blue’s Standard Background Check

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
Up to four weeks of paid time off per year based on weekly scheduled hours
Up to 14 company-paid holidays
Potential benefits and bonuses based on role type, job level, individual contributions, company results, or other factors