Combustion Devices Propulsion Engineer II

Blue Origin; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Origin Engines is seeking an engineer to design and develop combustion devices for rocket engines and spaceflight systems. You will own the product lifecycle from requirements through flight qualification, including design, manufacturing support, test data reviews, and reporting.

The role requires a background in fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and structural mechanics, with a passion for safe, reliable spaceflight and the ability to work with a multidisciplinary team in a demanding

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in engineering discipline (aerospace, mechanical, chemical or physics)
• Familiarity with a variety of combustion devices
• 2+ years of industry experience in a related field
• CAD experience
• Familiarity with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Ability to perform structural hand calculations and basic/iterative FEA
• Familiarity with data analysis and data processing

Responsibilities

• Design and develop combustion devices (injectors, chambers, nozzles, thrusters, igniters, and related components) for rocket engines and spaceflight systems.
• Oversee the complete product life-cycle from initial requirements through flight qualification including design, manufacturing, test support, data reviews, non-conforming hardware processing, and technical reporting.

Skills

CAD experience

GD&T familiarity

Data analysis

Fluid mechanics background

Heat transfer background

Structural hand calculations

Education

B.S. in engineering (aerospace, mechanical, chemical or physics)

Tools

Creo (Pro/E) Wildfire 5+

Windchill 10

Job description

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.

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 hardworking team of engineers, you will design and develop combustion devices (injectors, chambers, nozzles, thrusters, igniters, and related components) for various rocket engines and spaceflight systems. You will be responsible for a combustion device's complete product life-cycle from initial requirements through flight qualification including design, manufacturing, test support, performing test data reviews, processing non-conforming hardware and writing technical reports. You will need to have a background in fluid mechanics, heat transfer and structural mechanics to be successful. You will be reporting directly to a Combustion Devices 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

• Minimum of a B.S. degree in engineering discipline (aerospace, mechanical, chemical or physics desired)
• Familiarity with a variety of combustion devices
• 2+ years of industry experience in a related field
• Computer aided design (CAD) experience
• Familiarity with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Ability to perform structural hand calculations and perform basic/iterative FEA.
• Familiarity with data analysis and data processing

Desired

• M.S. in engineering discipline or higher
• Experience with Creo (Pro/E) Wildfire 5 or greater, Windchill 10
• Strong technical fundamentals in propulsion, fluids, thermodynamics, and combustion analysis
• Strong knowledge of combustion devices design process and hardware fabrication techniques
• Experience leveraging AI tools in a determinate, validated manner to increase productivity and clear hurdles.

Base Pay Range for:

WA applicants is $99,201.00 - $138,880.35

Other site ranges may differ

Culture 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 an 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.

Export Control Regulations

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

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.
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

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 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.

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