Sr. Propulsion Engineer - Turbo (BE-4)

Blue Origin; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading aerospace company as a Sr. Propulsion Engineer, where you'll contribute to the development of advanced propulsion systems for space vehicles. Your role will involve designing, analyzing, and testing turbomachinery components critical to engine performance, working closely with cross-functional teams to enable successful space missions. Ideal candidates will hold a B.S. in engineering with substantial experience in turbomachinery and data analysis tools.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

401K with company match

Relocation assistance

Paid Time Off and company-paid holidays

Qualifications

• Minimum B.S. degree in aerospace, mechanical, chemical engineering or physics.
• 3+ years of proven experience in a related field.
• Experience with data analytics using Python.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze turbomachinery components for rocket engines.
• Support testing and design evaluation through data analysis.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with hardware and test teams.

Skills

Turbomachinery

Fluid Mechanics

Heat Transfer

Mechanical Design

Data Analysis

Education

B.S. degree in engineering (aerospace, mechanical, chemical or physics desired)

M.S. in engineering or higher

Tools

Computer Aided Design (CAD)

Python

Creo (Pro/E)

Windchill

Job description

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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.

As part of a hardworking team of engineers, you will design, analyze, develop, and support testing of turbomachinery components for various rocket engines and spaceflight systems. This team works cross-functionally with hardware and test teams to deliver reliable engines and test analysis to inform component performance. This role will focus on continuing to develop and apply tools to improve component performance trending and design correlations after engine testing; continuing to fuel the design loop from concept, development, qualification, and flight. You will be responsible for supporting the main turbopump through engine testing and flight, as well as early development component designs.

This role will require you to have a system level understanding of turbomachinery for component performance and life assessments. The ideal candidate will not only support building tools, but be able to apply them to support new component designs. A successful candidate will have experience relating to turbomachinery component's complete product life-cycle from initial requirements through flight qualification including design, manufacturing, test support, performing test data reviews, improving test analysis tools, and writing technical reports. You will need to have a background in fluid mechanics, heat transfer, structural mechanics, mechanical design, and coding languages to be successful. This candidate must be comfortable taking initiative, working cross-functionally, and ready to support the larger team for future successful missions. You will be reporting directly to a Turbomachinery Manager within the Engines business unit.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a B.S. degree in engineering (aerospace, mechanical, chemical or physics desired)
• Solid understanding of turbomachinery or related aerospace technology
• 3+ years of proven experience in a related field
• Computer aided design (CAD) experience
• Python coding experience for data analytics
• Familiarity with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Familiarity with data analysis and data processing
• 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.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
  
  

Desired

• M.S. in engineering or higher
• Strong technical fundamentals in propulsion, fluids, thermodynamics, and combustion analysis
• Knowledge of entire turbomachinery devices life cycle from design, development, qualification, acceptance and production
• Experience with Creo (Pro/E) Wildfire 5 or greater, Windchill 10
• Experience with Agile Workflows
• Blue Origin offers a phenomenal work environment and great culture with competitive compensation, benefits, 401K, and relocation.
  
  

Compensation Range For

WA applicants is $140,959.00-$197,342.25

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, 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

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at [e-mail].

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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