Sr. Propulsion Engineer

Blue Origin; Renton (WA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 203,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Education support

Stock options

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Blue Origin Engines seeks a Propulsion Engineer to advance BE-7 Lunar Lander Engine design from requirements to delivery. You’ll work with manufacturing, quality, and propulsion teams to balance risk and evolve designs for reliable production.

The role emphasizes leadership, technical judgement, and the ability to drive design maturity across materials, heat exchangers, joints, insulation, and cryogenic systems.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in design, manufacturing, and test of aerospace components/assemblies.
• 5+ years in project or program management.
• Strong mechanical design skills including sizing and calculations.
• ASME Y14.5 GD&T expertise.

Responsibilities

• Develop and mature BE-7 engine design releases across components and structures.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, and Propulsion Engineers to optimize design for production.
• Mentor and train peers on design practices and processes.
• Support root cause analysis and non-conformances during builds and tests.

Skills

Mechanical design

GD&T (ASME Y14.5)

Leadership / mentoring

Project management

Education

B.S. in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Creo Parametric

Windchill PLM

Job description

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 group of problem solvers who are currently seeking a team mate to join us in lowering the cost of access to space. This position will help advance Blue Origin’s historic vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.

As a Propulsion Engineer you will join other passionate and accomplished experts to deliver technically mature the BE-7 Lunar Lander Engine. The group’s scope encompasses the entire product lifecycle, from initial requirements to final delivery. Our overarching goal is facilitating design evolution and production at rate. Your team will provide new or revised design releases for a variety of primary/secondary structures, heat exchangers, gimbal joints, flexible elements, insulation, and pressurized cryogenic fluid systems. Work will incorporate knowledge from test campaigns, and builds, at multiple Blue Origin Sites and will support hardware non-conformances and root cause analysis for these same efforts.

In this role you will partner with Manufacturing Engineers, Quality Engineers, Technicians, and other Propulsion Engineers from adjacent groups. Here you will exercise your technical judgement to inform solutions for development and manufacturing, optimally balancing risk and design, in support of all Blue Origin programs. You will also hone your leadership skills by mentoring, training, and collaborating with peers on various assignments.

Successful candidates will possess an attention to detail, the ability to balance multiple technical challenges, a demonstrated knowledge of engineering releases, configuration management, and strong fundamentals of mechanical engineering design using advanced materials and manufacturing processes. We are looking for someone who supports our commitment to innovation, safety, and inclusion to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Qualifications

• 10+ years proven experience with aircraft, spacecraft, or launch vehicle component/assembly design, manufacturing, and test.
• 5+ years in project or program management
• Strong mechanical design skills, including initial sizing/analysis/calculations.
• Advanced skills in CAD and large assembly model management and configuration (Creo Parametric and Windchill PLM preferred).
• Mastery of GD&T implementation and analysis (ASME Y14.5).
• Strong knowledge of aerospace materials, treatments and manufacturing.
• B.S. degree or higher in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent.
• 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 with design, production, and assembly in disciplines such as: rocket engines, jet propulsion, aircraft, spacecraft, oil & gas, automotive, naval, nuclear, or heavy equipment.
• Continuous improvement process experience (DMAIC, PDSA, etc.)
• Experience with cryogenic fluids and oxygen compatibility.
• Experience with production quality management systems. Experience transitioning products from development to production.

Base Pay Range For

WA applicants is $145,188.00 - $203,263.20

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.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

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