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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Director, Fluids Systems - New Glenn LSA - **Company:** Blue Origin - **Location:** Washington, DC, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $218,262 - $305,567 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Biometrics, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Network Analysis, Systems Analysis, Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, Git, Creo, Front End Software Development - **Published:** November 8, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/director-fluids-systems-new-glenn-lsa-dc--407bbeca-909b-4366-8eb0-df5190a5c98a ## About the Role Problem Solving Skills, Wheel/Front-End Loader, Heavy Lifting, Analysis Skills, System Architecture, System Lifecycle, System Integration (SI), Time Management, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Leadership, * Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related technical discipline. * 10 or more years of experience in fluid systems engineering or fluids analysis. * Demonstrated experience leading engineering teams or major technical efforts. * Expertise in fluid system analysis methods and modeling tool. * Experience reviewing complex models, assessing results, and guiding technical decisions. * Proven ability to communicate complex technical information, risks, and recommendations to engineering, program, and senior leaders. * Demonstrated ability to influence decisions and drive alignment across organizations without direct authority. * Experience mentoring and developing engineers. * Ability to thrive in a highly dynamic, fast-paced environment. Preferred Qualifications * Master's or doctoral degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related technical discipline. * 15 or more years of experience in fluid systems engineering or fluids analysis. * Experience managing an engineering team, including hiring, performance management, and employee development. * Experience analyzing booster, upper-stage, or integrated launch vehicle systems. * Experience analyzing cryogenic propellant, pressurization, pneumatic, and other launch vehicle fluid systems. * Expertise with system-level fluid network analysis or computational fluid dynamics tools. * Experience using MATLAB, Python, and Git to automate engineering workflows. * Knowledge of three-dimensional CAD tools; Creo experience is preferred. * Experience supporting design reviews, qualification programs, flight readiness, or anomaly resolution. ## Description This role supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration, heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low-Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar, and beyond. Its first stage is fully reusable, and the vehicle was designed from the beginning to be human-capable. As part of a passionate and accomplished team, you will lead the New Glenn (NG) Launch System Architecture (LSA) Fluids Analysis group, supporting the program and launch system throughout its lifecycle, from conceptual design through flight operations and sustaining engineering. You will set the team's technical direction, priorities, staffing plans, and standards for analysis quality. Your team will develop and verify component- and vehicle-level fluid system performance and requirements, including cryogenic propellant systems, pressurization systems, fluid transients, flow distribution, and integrated system performance. You will partner with engineering and program leaders to define analysis scope, manage technical risk, and deliver results on schedule. You will also develop team members, manage team performance, oversee technical reviews, and ensure analysis models, inputs, results, reports, and data books are accurate and appropriately maintained. We are looking for someone who combines strong technical judgment, leadership skills, and a commitment to quality. Your leadership will directly contribute to reliable vehicle performance and safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required., 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, 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