Fluid Systems & Propulsion Engineer - Early Career (Start ASAP)

Join Blue Origin as an early career engineer working on fluid and propulsion systems to advance safe, reusable spaceflight technology.

Your Role

Key responsibilities include:

• Design, analysis, and testing of fluid components and systems, propulsion systems, and mechanical systems.
• Integration of materials and processes, manufacturing, systems test, operations, and systems engineering.
• Collaboration with engineering teams matched to your skillset and business needs.
• Supporting rapid development programs with attention to safety and repeatability in spaceflight.

About You

The company is looking for candidates with:

• A minimum of a BS degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, mechatronics, or a relevant engineering field earned within the last year, with availability to start by Fall 2026.
• Strong fundamentals in propulsion, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and structural analysis.
• Relevant internship, co-op, or hands-on experience demonstrating technical skills and leadership qualities.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.
• Capability to work independently and collaboratively on rapid development programs.
• Flexible, adaptable, and self-driven mindset with minimal direction needed to seek out requirements.

Desired qualifications include:

• M.S. degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering or related field.
• Experience with GD&T (ASME Y14.5), 3D CAD programs, Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
• Knowledge of low-pressure fluid systems, valves, manifolds, fittings, tubing, seals, or other fluid systems.
• Thermodynamics, fluid flow, or heat transfer analysis experience.
• Safety assessment and operation of pressurized test hardware.
• Machining, building, and maintaining pressurized or mechanical systems.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range for Washington applicants: $81,313.00 - $113,837.85; other site ranges may differ.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Basic and supplemental life insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Short and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) plan with company match up to 5%.
• Education Support Program.
• Up to four weeks of paid time off per year plus up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Potential eligibility for bonuses and additional benefits depending on role and job level.

How to Apply

• Include your internship, co-curricular, and research experience in your resume. Also include relevant programming languages used in these settings or relevant coursework if professional experience is lacking.
• Indicate preferred work location(s) among Kent, WA; Huntsville, AL; Van Horn, TX; or Cape Canaveral, FL in your application.

This job may close before the stated closing date, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible

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