Propulsion Engineer II - Valves and Mechanisms

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 diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety.

This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight.

Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.

As part of a diverse and hardworking team of engineers, you will design and develop valves and mechanisms that control rocket engines! You will be part of the entire process for component development including requirement definition, design, development testing, qualification, manufacturing and sustained product support.

You’ll be the design authority working with colleagues at multiple sites including Kent, WA and Huntsville, AL.

We’re looking for people that are curious about all aspects of engineering and willing to be hands on for assembly and test whilst working closely with shop floor personnel.

Mechanical aptitude is a must and shop floor experience is beneficial. Experience with programming for data analysis is also helpful but not required.

You will be reporting directly to a valves and mechanisms manager within the Engines business unit.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight.

Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Qualifications :

• Go getting attitude and a willingness to learn!
• B.S. degree in engineering discipline (aerospace, mechanical, chemical or physics desired) or equivalent experience
• 2+ years of professional engineering experience
• Computer aided design (CAD) experience
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.
• 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.

Desired :

• Advanced degree in engineering discipline
• Experience with component fabrication (mill, lathe, CNC, welding etc )
• Strong technical fundamentals in propulsion, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and structural analysis
• Experience with cryogenic valves; hot gas turbine bypass valves; ancillary pneumatic valves for propellants, pneumatics, and hydraulics;

TVC actuators; and related hardware

• Liquid rocket or jet engine development experience working with pressurized fluid components
• Experience with Creo (Pro / E) Wildfire 5 or greater, Windchill 10
• Familiarity with data analysis and data processing
• Experience with programming (i.e. Python)
• Familiarity with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)

Compensation range for on site WA applicants is $89,820-$125,748

Other site ranges may differ

Inclusivity Statement

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification.

At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.

You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

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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.

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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