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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Liquids Cryogenic Hardware Design Engineer III - Lunar Permanence - **Company:** Blue Origin - **Location:** Seattle, WA, United States - **Salary:** $110,938.0 - $155,313.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Biometrics, Creo Elements/Pro (Computer-Aided Design Software), Hardware Design, Windchill, Creo, Ansys - **Published:** August 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/87218430/1 ## About the Role * B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field * 8+ years designing aerospace propulsion and cryogenic fluid systems, including piping architecture * Deep expertise in cryogenic components (valves, regulators, pumps) and system design * Proficiency in structural and fluid FEA (ANSYS), thermal analysis, and Creo/ProEngineer * Expertise creating and interpreting P&IDs and fabrication drawings, * Advanced degree (Master's or Ph.D.) * Hands-on cryogenics experience * Experience with space systems or extreme environment applications * Mastery of Windchill and ProPiping * Knowledge of ASME Y14.5 GD&T standards * Familiarity with piping fabrication methods, welding, and installation best practices * Non-linear FEA analysis experience ## Description As part of a hardworking team of specialists, technicians, and engineers you will work to design, analyze, build, test, integrate, and operate fluids and propulsion subsystems for Lunar landers. Blue Origin's Lunar Transporter team is building the spacecraft that will deliver cargo and crew to the Moon-opening an entirely new frontier for commerce, science, and exploration. We're seeking an experiencedLiquids Cryogenic Hardware Design Engineerto design the fluid systems that power this revolution. The Lunar Transporter demands uncompromising reliability in extreme environments. Your cryogenic systems will operate in deep space, lunar orbit, and on the lunar surface. You'll own the complete lifecycle of mission-critical hardware that directly enables lunar logistics and human exploration. This isn't incremental work-it's foundational technology for a new economy., * Define & Own Requirements- Lead component requirement definition for lunar-specific environments, negotiate critical interfaces, and evaluate both in-house and vendor solutions through rigorous first-order analysis * Drive Design Reviews- Present detailed component designs to cross-functional teams, defend technical decisions, and collaborate across lunar vehicle systems * Specify & Procure- Partner with suppliers to source optimal materials and components optimized for lunar transporter missions * Execute the Full Cycle- From design refinement through build, test, and delivery-watch your components launch toward the Moon * Document Excellence- Generate engineering drawings, P&IDs, and verification packages that meet lunar mission standards * Lead Problem Solving- Conduct structural and fluid analyses using industry-leading tools (ANSYS, Thermal Desktop, Creo/ProEngineer) in the lunar thermal and vacuum environment, Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S.as a refugee or granted asylum. Background Check * Required for all positions: Blue's Standard Background Check * Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation * Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training. * Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical, Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on "Know Your Rights," please see here. Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin's Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us atEEOCompliance@blueorigin.com. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request. ITAR Requirements To conform to U.S. Government commercial space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3), applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, lawfully admitted for permanent residence into the U.S. (i.e. current green card holder), or lawfully admitted as a refugee or granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. § 1157-1158. Learn more about the ITAR here. Equal Employment Opportunity Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws. 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