Mid Career Fluids Valve Design Engineer – Lunar Transportation

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. Own valve designs end-to-end, including requirements, interfaces, detailed design, drawing release, test support, and anomaly resolution .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeAlabama • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $110,938 - $169,432 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in valve design, including structural, thermal, and flow analyses, while applying GD&T standards for manufacturable hardware. Proficient in CAD modeling and collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver high-performance components for aerospace applications.

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Valve DesignCreo CAD ProficiencyGD&T ApplicationFluid System Components KnowledgeTest Data Analysis

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Hard Skills

Mechanical EngineeringAerospace EngineeringStructural AnalysisThermal AnalysisFlow AnalysisComponent SizingMaterial SelectionFEA SoftwareCFD SoftwareTest Requirement Definition

Soft Skills

MentoringTechnical Peer Review Participation

Tools & Technologies

CreoANSYSThermal Desktop

Industry Keywords

Cryogenic SystemsPropellant ServiceHigh-Pressure SystemsASME Y14.5Flight Hardware

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own valve designs end-to-end, including requirements, interfaces, detailed design, drawing release, test support, and anomaly resolution
Perform first-order structural, thermal, and flow analyses; coordinate higher-fidelity FEA and CFD modeling with the analysis team
Size components, select materials, and evaluate performance under pressure, vibration, temperature, and mechanical loads
Create drawings and apply GD&T per ASME Y14.5 to produce manufacturable and inspectable hardware
Model valves, fittings, actuators, and interfaces in Creo within the flight vehicle assembly
Coordinate with suppliers, procurement, and manufacturing to source, fabricate, and deliver flight hardware
Support development and qualification testing; analyze test data and iterate designs
Mentor junior engineers and participate in technical peer reviews
Develop next-generation valves for crewed lunar vehicles and sustained human presence on the Moon

Requirements

What you’ll need

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
4+ years of experience in valve or mechanical/fluids component design
Working knowledge of propulsion and fluid system components, including valves, regulators, check valves, relief valves, and actuators, for cryogenic and propellant service
Proficiency with Creo or equivalent parametric CAD for part and assembly modeling
Experience applying GD&T to component drawings
Familiarity with design analysis tools such as ANSYS or Thermal Desktop
Ability to define test requirements, support test execution, and conduct data analysis
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: M.S. or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
Desired: Experience with FEA or CFD software, such as ANSYS Mechanical or equivalent
Desired: Hands-on experience with cryogenic or high-pressure fluid system hardware
Required to complete Blue’s Standard Background Check

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)
Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks 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