Fluids Systems Engineer III – Lunar Permanence

BLUE ORIGIN

. Work at significant technical depth on complex subsystems with minimal oversight as part of the Fluids and Propulsion Integrated Product Team .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $110,938 - $169,432 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in systems engineering fundamentals, including concept development, requirements, design, analysis, integration, and testing, with a focus on fluids and propulsion subsystems. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive multi-subsystem integration for aerospace applications.

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Systems Engineering ExpertiseFluids And Propulsion SystemsTrade Studies LeadershipComponent Design And IntegrationJira And Windchill Experience

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Hard Skills

Fluids Systems AnalysisPropulsion Systems DesignSubsystem IntegrationConfiguration ManagementVerification And TestingFluid/Gas Component KnowledgeCryogenics ExperienceHydrogen And Oxygen SystemsAerospace Systems EngineeringFirst-Order Analysis

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsTeam Leadership

Tools & Technologies

JiraWindchill

Industry Keywords

AerospaceSubsystem Trade StudiesLunar LandersEarth-To-Moon TransportSafety Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work at significant technical depth on complex subsystems with minimal oversight as part of the Fluids and Propulsion Integrated Product Team
Lead subsystem trade studies from early concept through approval and implementation
Lead trade studies, component design and integration, first-order analysis, and test support
Ensure timely updates and communication of subsystem-level architecture diagrams and schematics
Apply systems engineering fundamentals across concept development, requirements, design, analysis, validation, integration, safety, configuration management, verification, and test
Integrate fluids and propulsion subsystems with vehicle-level design, analysis, software, and operations
Support development and execution of component and subsystem tests
Contribute to Blue Origin’s Lunar Permanence business unit developing Blue Moon lunar landers and sustainable Earth-to-Moon transport infrastructure

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of a B.S. degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or a similar technical field
5+ years of proven experience in fluids, propulsion, or aerospace systems
Ability to lead cross-functional teams, drive multi-subsystem integration, and lead trade studies
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Established expertise across the full systems engineering development cycle: concept, requirements, design, analysis, integration, safety, configuration management, verification, and test
Experience with fluid/gas components including solenoid valves, directional valves, manifolds, accumulators, regulators, pumps, pressure vessels, and instrumentation
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
Advanced engineering degree preferred
Experience supporting projects through the full development cycle preferred
Experience leading trade studies to drive design improvements into fluids architecture preferred
Prior spacecraft fluid systems experience preferred
Prior cryogenics experience preferred
Experience with hydrogen and oxygen systems preferred
Experience utilizing Jira and Windchill preferred
Blue’s Standard Background Check required for all positions

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
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, and company results; not guaranteed