Propulsion Engineer III - Engines

Application close date :

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We're working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

This role is part of the Blue Origin Engines business unit, where our focus is the design, development, manufacturing, and testing of engines and propulsion systems. Built for multiple uses, our family of engines is powering the next generation of rockets for commercial, civil, national security, and human spaceflight.

As part of a hardworking team of engineers, you will design, analyze, develop, and support testing of BE-4 turbomachinery components and subsystems. This team works cross-functionally with hardware, BE-4 engine system, and test teams to deliver reliable engines and analytical models to inform component and subassembly performance. This role will focus on continuing to develop and apply tools and analytical models to improve component performance trending and design correlations after engine testing for BE-4. This role will continue to fuel the design loop from concept, development, qualification, and flight. This will directly support the main turbopump through engine testing and flight, as well as early development component designs. You will be responsible for owning a technical area of expertise within the main turbopump, as well as expected to support engine testing for the entire assembly.

This role will require you to have a system level understanding of turbomachinery for component performance and life assessments. The ideal candidate will not only support building tools, but be able to apply them to support new component designs and optimize current subsystems within the main turbopump. A successful candidate will have experience relating to turbomachinery component's complete product life-cycle from initial requirements through flight qualification including design, test support, performing test data reviews, improving test analysis tools, and writing technical reports. You will need to have a background in fluid mechanics, heat transfer, structural mechanics, mechanical design, and coding languages (python and SQL) to be successful. This candidate must be comfortable taking initiative, working cross-functionally, and ready to support the larger team for future successful missions. You will be reporting directly to a Turbomachinery Manager within the Engines business unit.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and dedication to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Qualifications :

• Minimum of a B.S. degree in engineering (aerospace, mechanical, chemical or physics desired)
• Solid understanding of turbomachinery or related aerospace technology
• 3+ years of proven experience in a related field
• Computer aided design (CAD) experience
• Python coding experience for data analytics
• Familiarity with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Familiarity with data analysis and data processing

Desired :

Compensation Range for :

WA applicants is $117,498.00-$164,497.20

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

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Benefits

Benefits include : Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.

Paid Time Off : Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

Discretionary bonus : Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

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