Lead Turbomachinery Engineer, Space Propulsion

Blue Origin; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 151,000 - 211,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Stock options

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Education support

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a BE-4 Turbomachinery Product Team Lead in Washington. You will manage a team of turbomachinery design engineers, project engineers, analysts, and integration engineers, guiding technical direction and priorities for BE-4 components throughout their lifecycle.

You will own engineering methods, support life-cycle testing, and drive continuous improvement in manufacturability, reliability, and producibility while ensuring safety, quality, and schedule adherence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (aerospace, mechanical, chemical or physics desired).
• 8+ years of liquid rocket engine, turbine engine, spacecraft, launch vehicle, and/or aircraft systems development experience.
• Strong fundamentals in mechanical design, manufacturing, materials processing including welding, brazing, additive manufacturing.
• Familiarity with Design for Manufacturability and Assembly (DfMA).
• Experience with data analysis and data processing.
• Proven ability to lead teams, earn trust, and foster an inclusive culture.

Responsibilities

• Provide programmatic direction and coach team of Project Engineers.
• Own business rhythm reviews and communication paths with IPT Lead and program managers.
• Oversee hiring, performance management, and training within the team.
• Improve design and manufacturing processes for DfM, testing, and engine development cycles.
• Review design/method recommendations, procure equipment, and align with objectives.
• Ensure operations adhere to policy, budget, and senior management priorities.
• Own turbomachinery components through BE-4 engine life cycle.
• Lead design, planning and development of components to verify requirements.

Skills

B.S. in engineering

8+ years experience

DfMA

data analysis

leadership

quality and safety

team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

DfMA

Jira

MS Project

Primavera P6

Windchill

Confluence

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking a BE-4 Turbomachinery Product Team Lead in Washington. You will manage a team of turbomachinery design engineers, project engineers, analysts, and integration engineers, guiding technical direction and priorities for BE-4 components throughout their lifecycle.

You will own engineering methods, support life-cycle testing, and drive continuous improvement in manufacturability, reliability, and producibility while ensuring safety, quality, and schedule adherence.