SLD Turbomachinery Design Engineer III - Lunar Permanence

Blue Origin LLC; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 117,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a skilled Turbomachinery Design Engineer to contribute to lunar missions. This exciting role involves creating CAD models and analyzing cryogenic pump components for the Lunar Lander's fluid system. The successful candidate will leverage their expertise in turbomachinery design and work closely with NASA to ensure safe and effective human spaceflight. Join a passionate team dedicated to advancing space exploration and making a meaningful impact on humanity's future in space. If you have a strong technical background and a commitment to quality, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Parental Leave

Short and Long-term Disability

Education Support Program

Paid Time Off

Discretionary Bonus

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in turbomachinery design.
• Strong mechanical design skills using Creo Parametric.
• Experience with Finite Element Analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Create and modify CAD models of lunar vehicle cryogenic pumps.
• Release engineering drawings in Windchill.
• Perform model and drawing check activities during release reviews.

Skills

Turbomachinery Design

CAD Modeling

Creo Parametric / ProE

Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

GD&T Analysis

Education

B.S. in Aerospace Engineering

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CREO

Windchill

ANSYS

Job description

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SLD Turbomachinery Design Engineer III - Lunar Permanence

Apply locations Seattle, WA Denver, CO Space Coast, FL Los Angeles, CA time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R50731

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

This role is part of the Lunar Transportation business unit, which develops Blue Origin’s multiple Blue Moon lander product lines. To further Blue Origin's mission of having millions of people living and working in space, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface.

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 dedication 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.

We are looking for an experienced turbomachinery design engineer for our Lunar Lander for NASA’s Artemis mission. You’ll be responsible for creating CAD models, generating drawings, and performing analysis for cryogenic pump components into the Lunar Lander’s fluid system. A successful candidate will have a strong fundamental understanding of turbomachinery critical design features and experience designing turbomachinery hardware from scratch. Additionally, this candidate should have a strong understanding of turbomachinery manufacturing and quality processes to guide GD&T decisions. Bring your technical expertise, leadership skills, and dedication to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

You will work directly with NASA and our National Team Partners as part of the Human Landing System (HLS) Sustaining Lunar Development (SLD) program. You will play a key role in developing the Lunar Transportation system that will return humans to the Moon and extend human presence permanently beyond the bounds of Earth.

Responsibilities:

• Create and modify CAD models of lunar vehicle cryogenic pumps in CREO
• Create Interface Control Models and Interface Control Drawings
• Deliver geometry to analysis teams in support to feed Finite Element Models
• Release engineering drawings in Windchill
• Incorporate drafting standards and standard drawing notes based on company, program, and industry standards.
• Perform model and drawing check activities during release reviews.

Qualifications:

• B.S. in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Engineering or related technical subject area
• 5+ years of experience in turbomachinery design
• Strong mechanical design skills using Creo Parametric / ProE software and Windchill.
• Professional experience performing turbomachinery layout during clean sheet or preliminary design phases
• Experience with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) tools to analyze turbomachinery components (ANSYS preferred)
• Demonstrated expertise in standard fits, tolerance stacks, and GD&T analysis (ASME Y14.5) in turbomachinery applications
• 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:

• Experience releasing drawings in aerospace
• Experience with clean sheet turbomachinery designs
• Proven understanding of materials properties and treatments

Compensation Range for:

CA applicants is $117,498.00-$164,497.20;CO applicants is $107,707.00-$150,789.45;WA applicants is $117,498.00-$164,497.20

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.

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, Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.

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.

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, diverse, 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, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. 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, gender, 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 “EEO Is the Law,” please see here .

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

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About Us

Blue Origin was founded with a vision to enable a future where millions of people are living and working in space to benefit Earth. In order to preserve Earth, Blue Origin believes in the need to enable humanity to expand, explore, find new energy and material resources, and move industries that stress Earth into space. Blue Origin believes it has an important role in building a road to space and lowering the cost of getting there. At Blue Origin, we’re working on this today by developing fully reusable launch vehicles and systems that are safe, reliable and affordable. Every launch vehicle is designed for human spaceflight from the beginning and able to ferry payloads to space.