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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Fluid Systems Design Engineer II - **Company:** Blue Origin - **Location:** Los Angeles, CA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $99,201.0 - $138,880.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** 3d Models, Biometrics, SolidWorks (CAD), Data Reduction, Network Interface Controllers, Industry Standard Architecture, Subsystems, Test Data, CATIA V5, Creo, Ansys, Autodesk Autocad - **Published:** August 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/17988915?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F17988915%2FFluid-Systems-Design-Engineer-Ii-California-Los-Angeles ## About the Role * B.S. degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related field * 2+ years of experience in an aerospace propulsion or fluid subject area * Experience with 3D CAD programs Creo (Preferred), CATIA V5, SolidWorks, AutoDesk or other industry standard software * Experience with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) tools to analyze pressurized systems and secondary structures (ANSYS preferred) * Experience with REFPROP, SINDA/FLUINT and Thermal Desktop or other fluid modeling software * Experience with analysis/calculations of flow through components or systems * Knowledge of propulsion and fluid system components (i.e. valves, regulators, pressure vessels) * 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., * 3+ years' experience in fluid systems design or M.S. degree in Mechanical, Aerospace or related field * Ability to iterate fluid designs quickly while mission architecture and customer requirements are in flux, making sound engineering judgments with incomplete data * Experience with launch vehicles, launch vehicle upper stages, spacecraft, or satellites * Experience in all phases of the product development cycle from definition through operation. * Experience in design for manufacturing and low-cost production solutions * Proven understanding of aerospace materials and treatments * Experience with cryogenic systems (LOX and LH2) * Experience with the design and development of seals * Experience designing and analyzing bolted joints * Hardware procurement and prototyping experience ## Description * Design fluid component hardware to meet cost, performance, and schedule constraints with guidance from senior engineers. * Design and route fluid subsystems (i.e., pressurization, pneumatics, coolant, propellant utilization) * Work with fluid components (i.e., solenoid valves, pneumatic valves, regulators, pressure vessels and instrumentation) * Execute research, configuration development, and trade studies to meet performance, schedule, and cost targets * Create CAD models, piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&ID), detail part drawings, assemblies, installations, and interface control documents * Perform Finite Element Analysis (FEA) * Perform fluid system modeling and analysis * Create test plans, specifications, and other documentation for the development and production of flight hardware * Subsystem test planning, execution, data reduction and analysis, and test data review * Apply documented, repeatable processes to customer solutions * Proactively engage with manufacturing and have regular floor presence during critical build phases * Identify and escalate design or manufacturing issues immediately * Contribute to visual project status indicators (activity schedule, budget and technical status) for team transparency * Work with multi-functional teams that are responsible for selecting materials, manufacturing processes, and suppliers to produce world-class aerospace hardware * Support team in meeting customer-driven schedules * Support multiple concurrent projects with sustainable pace, 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. 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