Senior Propulsion Engineer

2 days ago


Seattle, Washington, United States Blue Origin Full time
About the Role

Blue Origin is seeking a highly skilled Senior Propulsion Engineer to join our Engines business unit. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and testing engine fluid control systems and mechanisms.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design and develop valve components, assemblies, and tools
  • Mentor and lead early career engineers in fluid control systems development
  • Collaborate with program leaders, systems engineers, and test groups to select architectures and solutions for engine fluid control systems
  • Oversee testing of components and ensure compliance with design requirements and design goals
  • Help define and refine best practices for engine valves and mechanisms to increase design efficiency and processes
  • Work with vendors to define requirements and manage supplier developments for common valves and feedback devices
Requirements
  • B.S. degree in engineering discipline (aerospace, mechanical, chemical, or physics desired)
  • 8+ years of professional engineering experience with valves, fluid control systems, and mechanisms, including rocket or jet engine experience
  • Strong technical fundamentals in propulsion, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and structural analysis
  • Strong knowledge of hardware design processes and hardware fabrication techniques related to valves
  • Computer-aided design (CAD) experience
  • Familiarity with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
  • Familiarity with data analysis and data processing
  • 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 Qualifications
  • Advanced degree in engineering discipline
  • Experience designing products for cryogenic fluids and high-pressure systems
  • Experience with Creo (Pro/E) Wildfire 5 or greater, and Windchill 10
Benefits

Blue Origin offers a comprehensive benefits package, including 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.

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.



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