Propulsion Engineer II

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Parental leave

401(k) with company match

Stock options

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Blue Origin Engines seeks an engineer to design and develop thruster components for a range of launch vehicles. You will own hardware development from initial requirements through qualification and flight readiness, performing analyses and collaborating with manufacturing and test teams to ensure safety and performance.

The role emphasizes clear technical documentation, cross-functional teamwork, and the ability to address nonconforming hardware with rigorous dispositions.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree or higher in an Engineering discipline.
• 2+ years of proven experience with component design, manufacturing, analysis, assembly, and test.
• Strong engineering fundamentals and ability to perform basic analyses.
• Experience with CAD to design parts and assemblies.
• Familiarity with GD&T and tolerance stack-ups.
• Ability to evaluate nonconforming hardware and provide dispositions.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop thruster components and systems for launch vehicles and spacecraft.
• Own hardware development through the product lifecycle from requirements to flight readiness.
• Perform analyses to inform design decisions ensuring performance, reliability, and safety.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and test teams to bring designs to life.
• Review test data and drive design improvements based on evidence.
• Evaluate nonconforming hardware and develop corrective actions.
• Produce technical documentation including reports and test summaries.
• Coordinate with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and test teams to resolve challenges.

Skills

Component design

Engineering analysis

CAD

Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing

Root cause analysis

Technical communication

Education

B.S. Engineering

Tools

CAD software

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.This role offers the opportunity to own thruster hardware across the entire product lifecycle—from defining requirements and developing designs to manufacturing, testing, qualification, and flight readiness. You'll work alongside talented engineers and cross-functional teams to solve complex technical challenges, drive data-informed engineering decisions, and deliver reliable flight hardware. You'll thrive in this role if you bring strong engineering fundamentals, sound engineering judgment, and the ability to balance analytical work, design, and practical hardware challenges while taking ownership of technical solutions from concept through qualification.What you'll do:Design and develop thruster components and systems for a variety of launch vehicles and spacecraft.Own hardware development throughout the product lifecycle, from initial requirements and conceptual design through qualification and flight readiness.Perform engineering analyses and evaluations to inform design decisions and ensure hardware meets performance, reliability, and safety requirements.Partner with manufacturing and test teams to bring designs to life, support hardware assembly and testing, and evaluate test results.Review test data, investigate unexpected performance, and drive design improvements based on engineering evidence.Evaluate nonconforming hardware, determine root causes, and develop technically sound dispositions and corrective actions.Produce clear, rigorous technical documentation, including engineering reports, analyses, and test summaries.Collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and test organizations to resolve technical challenges and continuously improve our hardware and processes.Qualifications:B.S. degree or higher in an Engineering discipline2+ years of proven experience with component design, manufacturing, analysis, assembly, and testUnderstanding of engineering fundamentals and the ability to perform basic engineering analysisExperience with CAD to design parts and assembliesExperience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and tolerance stack-upsExperience examining, and providing resolutions for, non-conforming hardwareAbility to communicate clearly and appropriately at all levels of the organizationDesired:Experience working with rocket or jet engine hardware or with pressurized fluid systems in a design, manufacturing, or test capacityExperience designing for manufacturability, implementing designs into manufacturing processes, and transitioning products from concept to productionProficiency in the basic principles of compressible and incompressible flow, combustion processes, thermodynamics, mechanics, and aerospace materials and treatmentsBase Pay Range for:WA applicants is $99,201.00 - $138,880.35Other site ranges may differCulture StatementDon’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 RegulationsApplicants 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 CheckRequired for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background CheckRequired for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installationRequired 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 physicalBenefitsBenefits 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 OpportunityBlue 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. 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