Propulsion Engineer II: Design & Production for Rocket Engines

Socket.dev; Alabama; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Parental leave

Short and long-term disability

401(k) with company match up to 5%

Education Support Program

Stock Options

Paid Time Off

14 company-paid holidays

Job summary

Blue Origin Engines seeks an experienced engineer to support the production and manufacturing of rocket engine components for the BE-7 Lunar Lander Engine. You will troubleshoot manufacturing challenges and drive design improvements for flight production.

This role requires balancing multiple technical issues, releasing CAD changes, and performing root-cause analyses. A BS in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering and 3+ years in aerospace design is expected.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with component design, fabrication, build, and assembly.
• Experience examining non-conforming hardware and supporting aerospace machining/manufacturing.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD and large assemblies (Creo Parametric and Windchill PLM preferred).
• Experience in turbomachinery, valves, or combustion devices.
• Knowledge of GD&T implementation and analysis (ASME Y14.5).
• Clear, effective communication across all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Support production and manufacturing of engine components for BE-7 Lunar Lander Engine.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing challenges and resolve non-conforming hardware.
• Develop design improvements for flight production and update CAD models/drawings.
• Lead design-for-manufacturability improvements and update assembly procedures.
• Balance multiple technical issues and coordinate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Component design

Manufacturing & assembly

3D CAD

Creo Parametric

Windchill PLM

GD&T ASME Y14.5

Turbomachinery/Valves

Communication

Education

BS in Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Creo Parametric

Windchill PLM

Job description

Blue Origin Engines seeks an experienced engineer to support the production and manufacturing of rocket engine components for the BE-7 Lunar Lander Engine. You will troubleshoot manufacturing challenges and drive design improvements for flight production.

This role requires balancing multiple technical issues, releasing CAD changes, and performing root-cause analyses. A BS in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering and 3+ years in aerospace design is expected.